In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Hong Kong china, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, South,Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan china, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma),Thailand, Vietnam to South Africa, Mauritius for All 20 & 40 Dry containers.

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge code - PSS

Origin Destination Currency ALL 20DRY ALL 40DRY Effective date
Origin
China,Hong Kong China,Indonesia,Japan,Korea, South,Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore,Cambodia,Laos,Myanmar (Burma),Thailand
Destination
South Africa, Mauritius
Currency
USD
ALL 20DRY
800
ALL 40DRY
1000
Effective date
7-Jul-25
Origin
Taiwan
Destination
South Africa, Mauritius
Currency
USD
ALL 20DRY
800
ALL 40DRY
1000
Effective date
9-Jul-25
Origin
Vietnam
Destination
South Africa, Mauritius
Currency
USD
ALL 20DRY
800
ALL 40DRY
1000
Effective date
15-Jul-25

* 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 Port Louis ,MU from 7-Jul-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai ,CN to Port Louis ,MU

Dry Container

Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic ocean Freight
20 DRY
1977 USD
40 DRY
1523 USD
40 HC
1523 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40 HC
450 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 DRY
2773 MUR
40 DRY
5548 MUR
40 HC
5548 MUR
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
20 DRY
3500 MUR
40 DRY
3500 MUR
40 HC
3500 MUR
45 HC
3500 MUR
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 DRY
77 USD
40 DRY
153 USD
40 HC
153 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 DRY
150 CNY
40 DRY
150 CNY
40 HC
150 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 DRY
630 CNY
40 DRY
960 CNY
40 HC
960 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PAE- Port Additionals / Port Dues Export
20 DRY
98 USD
40 DRY
196 USD
40 HC
98 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 DRY
800 USD
40 DRY
1000 USD
40 HC
1000 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
6005 USD
20 Special
1977 USD
40 Special
3063 USD
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 REEF
2773 MUR
40 HREEF
5548 MUR
20 Special
2773 MUR
40 Special
5548 MUR
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
N/A
20 Special
3500 MUR
40 Special
3500 MUR
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 REEF
98 USD
40 HREEF
153 USD
20 Special
77 USD
40 Special
153 USD
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
150 CNY
20 Special
150 CNY
40 Special
150 CNY
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1190 CNY
20 Special
810 CNY
40 Special
1190 CNY
Surcharge Code
PAE- Port Additionals / Port Dues Export
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
196 USD
20 Special
98 USD
40 Special
196 USD
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
N/A
20 Special
800 USD
40 Special
1000 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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