In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Panama Canal Surcharge (PCC) for ALL cargo transiting through the Panama Canal effective from 3rd August 2023*, for the following trade lanes:
- West Central Asia to/from Latin America
- Asia Pacific to/from Latin America
- Africa to/from Latin America
- Europe to/from Latin America
- North America to/from Latin America
- West Central Asia to/from US East Coast
- Asia Pacific to/from US East Coast
- Africa to/from US East Coast
- Europe to/from US West Coast
The new tariff levels/details are as follows:
| Cargo | Charge Basis | Tariff Levels | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cargo
Dry & Reefer
|
Charge Basis
Per Container
|
Tariff Levels
20': US$175
40'(incl. HC & 45'): US$305 |
Effective Date
3rd August 2023: PCD for non-Spot bookings
3rd August 2023: 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings |
* 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.
As an example, please see levels and rate structure for a sample corridor from Rotterdam, NL to Puerto Quetzal, GT valid from August 3rd until further notice. These may be subject to future changes, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.
The new tariff levels are as follows:
Rotterdam, NL to Puerto Quetzal, GT
Dry container
| Surcharge code | 20 DRY | 40 DRY | 40 HC | 45 HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge code
OF
|
20 DRY
2415 USD
|
40 DRY
3876 USD
|
40 HC
3876 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
CP1(Container Protect Essential)
|
20 DRY
40 USD
|
40 DRY
40 USD
|
40 HC
40 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
DDF(Documentation fee - Destination)-Per bill of lading
|
20 DRY
60 USD
|
40 DRY
60 USD
|
40 HC
60 USD
|
45 HC
60 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
DHC(Terminal Handling Service - Destination)
|
20 DRY
230 USD
|
40 DRY
230 USD
|
40 HC
230 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
EFF(Environmental Fuel Fee)
|
20 DRY
152 USD
|
40 DRY
304 USD
|
40 HC
304 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
INI(Inspection Fee - Import)
|
20 DRY
40 USD
|
40 DRY
40 USD
|
40 HC
40 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
LSS(Low Sulphur Surcharge)
|
20 DRY
65 USD
|
40 DRY
130 USD
|
40 HC
130 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
ODF(Documentation Fee Origin) - Per bill of lading
|
20 DRY
15 EUR
|
40 DRY
15 EUR
|
40 HC
15 EUR
|
45 HC
15 EUR
|
|
Surcharge code
OHC(Terminal Handling Service - Origin)
|
20 DRY
250 EUR
|
40 DRY
250 EUR
|
40 HC
250 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
PCC(Panama Canal Charge)
|
20 DRY
175 USD
|
40 DRY
305 USD
|
40 HC
305 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge code
PSS(Peak Season Surcharge)
|
20 DRY
100 USD
|
40 DRY
200 USD
|
40 HC
200 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
Reefer and Special container
| Surcharge code | 20 DRY | 40 DRY | 40 HC | 45 HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge code
OF
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
1250 USD
|
40 HC
2415 USD
|
45 HC
5675 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
CP1(Container Protect Essential)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
40 USD
|
40 HC
40 USD
|
45 HC
40 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
DDF(Documentation fee - Destination)-Per bill of lading
|
20 DRY
60 USD
|
40 DRY
60 USD
|
40 HC
60 USD
|
45 HC
60 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
DHC(Terminal Handling Service - Destination)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
230 USD
|
40 HC
230 USD
|
45 HC
230 USD |
|
Surcharge code
EFF(Environmental Fuel Fee)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
N/A
|
40 HC
152 USD
|
45 HC
304 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
INI(Inspection Fee - Import)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
40 USD
|
40 HC
40 USD
|
45 HC
40 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
LSS(Low Sulphur Surcharge)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
130 USD
|
40 HC
65 USD
|
45 HC
130 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
ODF(Documentation Fee Origin) - Per bill of lading
|
20 DRY
15 EUR
|
40 DRY
15 EUR
|
40 HC
15 EUR
|
45 HC
15 EUR
|
|
Surcharge code
OHC(Terminal Handling Service - Origin)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
350 EUR
|
40 HC
250 EUR
|
45 HC
250 EUR
|
|
Surcharge code
PCC(Panama Canal Charge)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
305 USD
|
40 HC
305 USD
|
45 HC
305 USD
|
|
Surcharge code
PSS(Peak Season Surcharge)
|
20 DRY
N/A
|
40 DRY
N/A
|
40 HC
100 USD
|
45 HC
200 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 Sulfur Surcharge), EFF (Environmental Fuel Fee), PSS (Peak Season Surcharge) and PCC (Panama Canal Charge).
- 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 surcharge 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.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to continuing working with you in the future.
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