Withdrawal of Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– Far East Asia Countries to North European /Mediterranean Countries

Maersk has decided to withdraw the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for All Reefer Container cargo from Far East Asia Countries to North Europe and Mediterranean Countries effective 01st February 2021 for All Corridors.

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

• 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.

We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing working with you in the future.