In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PPS) for the scope China, Hong Kong China to Kenya, Dar Es Salaam effective from 12-Jan-26.

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge code - PSS

Origin Destination Effective date 20DRY/20REEF All 40DRY/40HREF 45HDRY
Origin
China,Hong Kong China
Destination
Kenya
Effective date
12-Jan-26
20DRY/20REEF
700 USD
All 40DRY/40HREF
1200 USD
45HDRY
1200 USD
Origin
China,Hong Kong China
Destination
Dar Es Salaam
Effective date
12-Jan-26
20DRY/20REEF
600 USD
All 40DRY/40HREF
1200 USD
45HDRY
1200 USD

* 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 Dar es Salaam, TZ from 12-Jan-26 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Dar es Salaam, TZ

Surcharge Code 20 DRY / 40 DRY 40 HDRY / 45 HDRY 20 REEF / 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
BAS - Basic Ocean Freight
20 DRY / 40 DRY
5555 USD / 5555 USD
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
5555 USD / 15055 USD
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
N/A / 4000 USD
20 Special
5555 USD
40 Special
5555 USD
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 DRY / 40 DRY
15 USD / 15 USD
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
15 USD / 15 USD
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
N/A / 15 USD
20 Special
15 USD
40 Special
15 USD
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 DRY / 40 DRY
294 CNY / 316 CNY
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
316 CNY / 366 CNY
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
N/A / 316 CNY
20 Special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
20 DRY / 40 DRY
450 CNY / 450 CNY
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
450 CNY / 450 CNY
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
N/A / 450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 DRY / 40 DRY
563 CNY / 856 CNY
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
856 CNY / 1256 CNY
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
N/A / 1061 CNY
20 Special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 DRY / 40 DRY
600 USD / 1200 USD
40 HDRY / 45 HDRY
1200 USD / 1200 USD
20 REEF / 40 HREEF
600 USD / 1200 USD
20 Special
1200 USD
40 Special
1200 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.

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