Maersk has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) affecting several trade lanes connecting Asia with North America, Canada and East Africa.
The carrier confirmed the introduction of PSS measures for shipments from Far East Asia to the US West Coast, US East Coast, Canada West Coast and Canada East Coast as part of ongoing adjustments linked to seasonal market conditions.
In addition, Maersk announced revised Peak Season Surcharges for cargo moving from Asia Pacific origins to East Africa under the APA to EAF (Z2FE) trade scope.
The surcharge applies to dry containers from China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam to Kenya and Dar es Salaam.
The revised tariffs will take effect from June 1, 2026, while shipments from Vietnam will be effective from June 2, 2026.
Under the updated structure, shipments from Southeast Asian origins and Vietnam to Kenya will be subject to surcharges of USD 1,000 for 20-foot containers and USD 1,500 for 40-foot and 45-foot dry containers. Reefer containers will also face surcharges of up to USD 1,500.
For cargo moving to Dar es Salaam, surcharges range from USD 700 to USD 900 depending on container type and origin.
Shipments from China and Hong Kong to Dar es Salaam will face surcharges of USD 500 for 20-foot dry containers and USD 900 for 40-foot and 45-foot units.
Maersk noted that the surcharges are intended to support the continuation of its global service network amid evolving market conditions and operational pressures.
