Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Far East Asia to East Coast South America

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the for Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Far East Asia (excl. Taiwan China) to East Coast South America for all Dry containers effective from 1st May 2024 to 31st May, Vietnam to East Coast South America effective from 8st May 2024 to 31st May & Taiwan China to East Coast South America effective 23st May 2024 to 31st May.

The tariff levels are as follows:

Surcharge code - PSS

*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.

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors (Short Term) Shanghai, CN to Santos, BR valid from 1st May 2024 to 31st May. These may be subject to future change however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Santos, BR

Dry container

Reefer and Special container

• 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 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.

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