In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for ALL Dry Cargo Containers from Far East Asia Locations (excl. Vietnam & Taiwan Area) to Mombasa, KE & Dar es Salaam, TZ effective 15th Aug 23, for Vietnam to Mombasa, KE & Dar es Salaam, TZ effective 18th Aug 23, for Taiwan Area to Mombasa, KE & Dar es Salaam, TZ effective 2nd Sep 23.

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 Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE valid from 15-Aug-2023 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

Reefer and Special container

• 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 Sulphur Surcharge) and PSS (Peak Season Surcharge).
• 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.