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Maersk announces new peak season surcharges in Africa

Maersk has implemented a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry and reefer containers originating from North European and Mediterranean countries to Djibouti, starting on 4 May 2024.

Surcharge Origin Destination Container Type New tariff levels Charge Basis
PSS
North European and Mediterranean countries
Djibouti, DJALL Container
ALL Container
US$300
Per Container

In addition, the Danish liner operator will implement a PSS from all regions worldwide excluding FEA to the Gambia. This surcharge will take effect from 4 April 2024, for Non-Regulated countries and from 2 May 2024, for Regulated countries.

Surcharge Origin Destination ALL_20 ALL_40 ALL_45
PSS
World Excluding FEA
Gambia
US$150
US$300
US$300

Furthermore, Maersk is updating the PSS for shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, and Chad. The updated rates will come into effect on 15 April 2024.

Charge Code Origin Destination Container Size/type Rate Charge Basis
PSS
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Congo, Dem.Rep.of, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, Chad.
ALL_20
US$100/ US$300
Per Container
PSS
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Congo, Dem.Rep.of, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, Chad.
ALL_40 & 45 HDRY
US$200/ US$400
Per Container





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