In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is increasing the Peak season surcharge for the scope Far East Asia to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, Fiji Islands for All 20Dry, All 40Dry & 45hdry containers effective from 25-Aug-2025.
The tariff amount is detailed as follows:
Surcharge code - PSS
| Origin | Destination | ALL 20' DRY | ALL 40' DRY | 45HDRY | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin
Far East Asia
|
Destination
Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
|
ALL 20' DRY
500 USD
|
ALL 40' DRY
500 USD
|
45HDRY
1000 USD
|
Effective date
25-Aug-2025
|
|
Origin
Far East Asia
|
Destination
New Zealand, Fiji Islands
|
ALL 20' DRY
300 USD
|
ALL 40' DRY
600 USD
|
45HDRY
600 USD
|
Effective date
25-Aug-2025
|
*Far East Asia countries include Brunei, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Mongolia, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Dry equipment types in this revision include Dry, High Dry, Bulk, Collapsible Flat rack, Flat rack, Hive, Pallet Wide, Open top, Tank, and Twin Deck.
* 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 – PSS is inclusive on SPOT booking for this trade.
For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai ,CN to Brisbane, AU from until further notice. These may be subject to future change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly.
Shanghai, CN to Brisbane, AU
Dry container
| Surcharge code | 20DRY | 40DRY | 40 HC | 45 HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge code
BAS - Basic Ocean Freight
|
20DRY
3359 USD |
40DRY
4799 USD |
40 HC
4799 USD |
45 HC
N/A |
|
Surcharge code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination - Per Bill of Lading
|
20DRY
95 AUD |
40DRY
95 AUD
|
40 HC
95 AUD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
EXP - Export Service
|
20DRY
294 CNY |
40DRY
316 CNY
|
40 HC
316 CNY
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin - Per Bill of Lading
|
20DRY
450 CNY |
40DRY
450 CNY
|
40 HC
450 CNY
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
20DRY
563 CNY |
40DRY
856 CNY |
40 HC
856 CNY |
45 HC
N/A |
|
Surcharge code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
|
20DRY
150 CNY |
40DRY
150 CNY |
40 HC
150 CNY |
45 HC
N/A |
|
Surcharge code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
20DRY
560 AUD |
40DRY
790 AUD |
40 HC
790 AUD |
45 HC
N/A |
|
Surcharge code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
|
20DRY
500 USD |
40DRY
1000 USD |
40 HC
1000 USD |
45 HC
1000 USD |
Reefer and Special container
| Surcharge code | 20 REEF | 40 HREEF | 20 Special | 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge code
BAS - Basic Ocean Freight
|
20 REEF
1000 USD |
40 HREEF
2000 USD |
20 Special
3359 USD |
40 Special
4799 USD |
|
Surcharge code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination - Per Bill of Lading
|
20 REEF
95 AUD |
40 HREEF
95 AUD
|
20 Special
95 AUD
|
40 Special
95 AUD
|
|
Surcharge code
EXP - Export Service
|
20 REEF
294 CNY |
40 HREEF
316 CNY
|
20 Special
294 CNY
|
40 Special
316 CNY
|
|
Surcharge code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin - Per Bill of Lading
|
20 REEF
450 CNY |
40 HREEF
450 CNY
|
20 Special
450 CNY
|
40 Special
450 CNY
|
|
Surcharge code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
20 REEF
723 CNY |
40 HREEF
1061 CNY |
20 Special
723 CNY |
40 Special
1061 CNY |
|
Surcharge code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 HREEF
150 CNY |
20 Special
150 CNY |
40 Special
150 CNY |
|
Surcharge code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
20 REEF
670 AUD |
40 HREEF
815 AUD |
20 Special
810 CNY |
40 Special
790 AUD |
|
Surcharge code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
|
20 REEF
N/A |
40 HREEF
N/A |
20 Special
500 USD |
40 Special
1000 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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