In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore to South Africa, Mauritius

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Destination : South Africa, Mauritius

Surcharge code Origin Effective date All 20 DRY All 40 DRY 40NOR
Surcharge code
PSS
Origin
China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong China,  Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand,  Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China
Effective date
04-08-2025
All 20 DRY
_
All 40 DRY
_
40NOR
1000 USD
Surcharge code
PSS
Origin
Vietnam
Effective date
06-08-2025
All 20 DRY
-
All 40 DRY
-
40NOR
1000 USD
Surcharge code
PSS
Origin
China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China, Vietnam
Effective date
01-08-2025
All 20 DRY
700 USD
All 40 DRY
1300 USD
40NOR
-

* 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 01-Aug-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future Change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Dry container

Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic Ocean Freight 
20 DRY
2500 USD
40 DRY
3100 USD
40 HC
3100 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 DRY
3500 MUR
40 DRY
3500 MUR
40 HC
3500 MUR
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 DRY
136 USD
40 DRY
270 USD
40 HC
270 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40 HC
316 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee - Origin -Per Bill of Lading
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40 HC
450 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40 HC
856 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 DRY
700 USD
40 DRY
1300 USD
40 HC
1300 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 DRY
3051 MUR
40 DRY
6103 MUR
40 HC
6103 MUR
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PAI -Port Additionals / Port Dues Import
20 DRY
55 USD
40 DRY
110 USD
40 HC
110 USD
45 HC
N/A

Reefer and Special container

Surcharge Code 20 REEF 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic Ocean Freight 
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
4100 USD
20 Special
2500 USD
40 Special
3100 USD
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination - Per Bill of Lading
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
3500 MUR
20 Special
3500 MUR
40 Special
3500 MUR
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
270 USD
20 Special
136 USD
40 Special
270 USD
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
316 CNY
20 Special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee - Origin -Per Bill of Lading
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1061 CNY
20 Special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
N/A
20 Special
700 USD
40 Special
1300 USD
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
6103 MUR
20 Special
3051 MUR
40 Special
6103 MUR
Surcharge Code
PAI -Port Additionals / Port Dues Import
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
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.

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