In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Hongkong, China to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam, TZ for both Dry & Reefer containers with effective 26 May 25.

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge code - PSS

Origin Destination Currency All 20 All 40 45 HDRY
Origin
China, Hongkong China
Destination
Kenya
Currency
USD
All 20
-
All 40
2000
45 HDRY
2000
Origin
China, Hongkong China
Destination
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Currency
USD
All 20
1200
All 40
1850
45 HDRY
1850

* Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. 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.

* SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings.

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE from 26-May-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE

Dry Container

Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic ocean Freight
20 DRY
2000 USD
40 DRY
2250 USD
40 HC
2250 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination Per Bill of Lading
20 DRY
88 USD
40 DRY
88 USD
40 HC
88 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 DRY
101 USD
40 DRY
101 USD
40 HC
149 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40 HC
316 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 DRY
63 USD
40 DRY
63 USD
40 HC
63 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin Per Bill of Lading
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40 HC
450 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSI - Port Security Service Import
20 DRY
6 USD
40 DRY
6 USD
40 HC
6 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 DRY
1000 USD
40 DRY
2000 USD
40 HC
2000 USD
45 HC
2000 USD
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40 HC
856 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 DRY
10 USD
40 DRY
20 USD
40 HC
20 USD
45 HC
N/A

Reefer and Special Container

Surcharge Code 20 REEF 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic ocean Freight
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
3500 USD
20 Special
2000 USD
40 Special
2250 USD
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination Per Bill of Lading
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
88 USD
20 Special
88 USD
40 Special
88 USD
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
148 USD
20 Special
101 USD
40 Special
149 USD
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
316 CNY
20 Special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
60 USD
20 Special
63 USD
40 Special
63 USD
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin Per Bill of Lading
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
PSI - Port Security Service Import
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
6 USD
20 Special
6 USD
40 Special
6 USD
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
2000 USD
20 Special
1000 USD
40 Special
2000 USD
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1061 CNY
20 Special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
20 USD
20 Special
10 USD
40 Special
20 USD
  • 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 Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com.

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