In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) charges for the scope of China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, Korea, South to North-West India (Jawaharlal Nehru, IN, Pipavav, IN, Mundra, IN), Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives with effective from 01-August-2025 until further notice.
The tariff amount is detailed as follow:
| Surcharge Code | Origin | Destination | Currency | Rate | Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
PSS
|
Origin
China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) , Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China,
Taiwan China, Korea, South
|
Destination
North-West India (Jawaharlal Nehru, IN, Pipavav, IN, Mundra, IN), Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives
|
Currency
USD
|
Rate
200
|
Containers
All 20 container
|
|
Surcharge Code
PSS
|
Origin
China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) , Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China,
Taiwan China, Korea, South
|
Destination
North-West India (Jawaharlal Nehru, IN, Pipavav, IN, Mundra, IN), Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives
|
Currency
USD
|
Rate
200
|
Containers
All 40 container
|
|
Surcharge Code
PSS
|
Origin
China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) , Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China,
Taiwan China, Korea, South
|
Destination
North-West India (Jawaharlal Nehru, IN, Pipavav, IN, Mundra, IN), Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives
|
Currency
USD
|
Rate
200
|
Containers
All 45 container
|
* 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 Jawaharlal Nehru, IN valid from 01-Aug-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future Change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly.
Shanghai, CN to Jawaharlal Nehru, IN
Dry container
| Surcharge Code | 20 DRY | 40 DRY | 40 HDRY | 45 HDRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight - BAS
|
20 DRY
1400 USD |
40 DRY
1300 USD |
40 HDRY
1300 USD |
45 HDRY
3300 USD |
|
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Destination - DDF
|
20 DRY
6710 INR
|
40 DRY
6710 INR
|
40 HDRY
6710 INR
|
45 HDRY
6710 INR
|
|
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination - DHC
|
20 DRY
10537 INR |
40 DRY
17722 INR |
40 HDRY
17722 INR |
45 HDRY
18540 INR |
|
Surcharge Code
Export Service - EXP
|
20 DRY
294 CNY |
40 DRY
316 CNY |
40 HDRY
316 CNY
|
45 HDRY
316 CNY
|
|
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee Origin - ODF
|
20 DRY
450 CNY |
40 DRY
450 CNY
|
40 HDRY
450 CNY
|
45 HDRY
450 CNY
|
|
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin - OHC
|
20 DRY
563 CNY |
40 DRY
856 CNY |
40 HDRY
856 CNY |
45 HDRY
1256 CNY |
|
Surcharge Code
Container Protect Essential - CP1
|
20 DRY
3000 INR |
40 DRY
3800 INR |
40 HDRY
3800 INR |
45 HDRY
3800 INR |
|
Surcharge Code
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
|
20 DRY
200 USD |
40 DRY
200 USD
|
40 HDRY
200 USD
|
45 HDRY
200 USD
|
Reefer and Special container
| Surcharge Code | 20 REEF | 40 REEF | 20 Special | 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight - BAS
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
3000 USD |
20 Special
1400 USD |
40 Special
1300 USD |
|
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Destination - DDF
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 REEF
6710 INR
|
20 Special
6710 INR
|
40 Special
6710 INR
|
|
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination - DHC
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
26768 INR |
20 Special
10537 INR |
40 Special
17722 INR |
|
Surcharge Code
Export Service - EXP
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
316 CNY |
20 Special
294 CNY
|
40 Special
316 CNY
|
|
Surcharge Code
Documentation Fee Origin - ODF
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
450 CNY
|
20 Special
450 CNY
|
40 Special
450 CNY
|
|
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin - OHC
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
1061 CNY |
20 Special
723 CNY |
40 Special
1061 CNY |
|
Surcharge Code
Container Protect Essential - CP1
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
3800 INR |
20 Special
3000 INR |
40 Special
3800 INR |
|
Surcharge Code
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 REEF
200 USD
|
20 Special
200 USD
|
40 Special
200 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.
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