In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for ALL DRY cargo from Far East Asia to Mediterranean, effective 21st August 2020.

The tariff levels are as follows

Effective Date : 21-Aug-20

Charge Code Origin Destination Container Size Type Charge Basis New Levels
Charge Code
PSS
Origin
Far East Asia Countries
Destination
South Europe Countries
Container Size Type
All 20 Dry
Charge Basis
Per Container
New Levels
125 USD
Charge Code
PSS
Origin
Far East Asia Countries
Destination
South Europe Countries
Container Size Type
All 40 Dry
Charge Basis
Per Container
New Levels
250 USD
Charge Code
PSS
Origin
Far East Asia Countries
Destination
South Europe Countries
Container Size Type
45HDRY
Charge Basis
Per Container
New Levels
250 USD

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors to/from Europe valid from today until further notice. These may be subject to future change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Barcelona, ES

Dry Containers

Surcharge code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC
Surcharge code
OF
20 DRY
1125 USD
40 DRY
2100 USD
40 HC
2100 USD
45 HC
2600 USD
Surcharge code
OHC - Non-Dangerous cargo/Dangerous cargo
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40 HC
856 CNY
45 HC
1256 CNY
Surcharge code
DHC - Non-Dangerous cargo/Dangerous cargo
20 DRY
217 EUR
40 DRY
315 EUR
40 HC
315 EUR
45 HC
315 EUR
Surcharge code
BAF
20 DRY
Inclusive
40 DRY
Inclusive
40 HC
Inclusive
45 HC
Inclusive
Surcharge code
EFF
20 DRY
0 USD
40 DRY
0 USD
40 HC
0 USD
45 HC
0 USD
Surcharge code
LSS
20 DRY
0 USD
40 DRY
0 USD
40 HC
0 USD
45 HC
0 USD
Surcharge code
ERS
20 DRY
Inclusive
40 DRY
Inclusive
40 HC
Inclusive
45 HC
Inclusive
Surcharge code
PSS
20 DRY
125 USD
40 DRY
250 USD
40 HC
250 USD
45 HC
250 USD
Surcharge code
CFD
20 DRY
0 USD
40 DRY
0 USD
40 HC
0 USD
45 HC
0 USD
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • The above surcharge acronyms mean: OF (Ocean Freight), OHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge), DHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge), ERS (Emergency Risk Surcharge), BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge) and PSS (Peak Season Surcharge).
  • 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 tariff shall not be binding on Maersk 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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