In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scopes China/Hong Kong/Indonesia/Japan/Korea, South/Malaysia/Philippines/Singapore/Taiwan China/Cambodia/Laos/Myanmar (Burma)/Thailand/Vietnam to South Africa/Mauritius with effective from 15-June-2025 and 15-July-2025 for Taiwan China

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge - PSS

Origin Destination Currency ALL_20_DRY ALL_40_DRY
Origin
China / Hong Kong China / Indonesia / Japan / Korea, South / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan China / Cambodia / Laos / Myanmar (Burma) / Thailand / Vietnam
Destination
South Africa/Mauritius
Currency
USD
ALL_20_DRY
100
ALL_40_DRY
200

* Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.

* SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings.

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, CN to Port Louis, MU from 15-June-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Port Louis, MU

Dry container

Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40DRY
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
20 DRY
1750 USD
40 DRY
1750 USD
40DRY
1750 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee - Destination (DDF)
Per Bill of Lading
20 DRY
3500 MUR
40 DRY
3500 MUR
40DRY
3500 MUR
Surcharge Code
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
20 DRY
100 USD
40 DRY
200 USD
40DRY
200 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee Origin(ODF)
Per Bill of Lading
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40DRY
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
Export Service(EXP)
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40DRY
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin(OHC)
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40DRY
856 CNY
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
20 DRY
3051 MUR
40 DRY
6103 MUR
40DRY
6103 MUR
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination(DHC)
20 DRY
136 USD
40 DRY
270 USD
40DRY
270 USD
Surcharge Code
Port Additionals / Port Dues Import(PAI)
20 DRY
55 USD
40 DRY
110 USD
40DRY
110 USD

Reefer and Special container

Surcharge Code 40HREF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
40HREF
2100 USD
20 Special
1750 USD
40 Special
1750 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee - Destination (DDF)
Per Bill of Lading
40HREF
3500 MUR
20 Special
3500 MUR
40 Special
3500 MUR
Surcharge Code
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
40HREF
N/A
20 Special
100 USD
40 Special
200 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee Origin(ODF)
Per Bill of Lading
40HREF
450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
Export Service(EXP)
40HREF
316 CNY
20 Special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin(OHC)
40HREF
1061 CNY
20 Special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
40HREF
6103 MUR
20 Special
3051 MUR
40 Special
6103 MUR
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination(DHC)
40HREF
270 USD
20 Special
136 USD
40 Special
270 USD
Surcharge Code
Port Additionals / Port Dues Import(PAI)
40HREF
110 USD
20 Special
55 USD
40 Special
110 USD
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com.

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