Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Far East Asia to West Coast South America & Central America and Caribbean

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry containers from Far East Asia (excl. Vietnam & Taiwan China) to West Coast South America effective 1st May 24, for Vietnam to West Coast South America effective 12th May 24, for Regulated area effective 1st June 24.

The New tariff levels are as follows:

Fee - PSS

*ALL_DRY includes dry containers, open-top and flat rack.
*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.
* Regulated areas are Taiwan China, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Island, and Guam.

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors (Short Term) from Shanghai, CN to Manzanillo, MX valid from 1-May-2024 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, and we will notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Manzanillo, MX

Dry 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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