Maersk is updating its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for several key trade lanes. These changes affect cargo moving from the Far East to the Middle East. Consequently, the new rates take effect on February 25, 2026.
The update covers origins such as China, Vietnam, and Singapore. Furthermore, it includes destinations like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Maersk will apply these fees until further notice to maintain global service levels.
The company set the tariff at USD 200 for 20-foot containers. Additionally, 40-foot and 45-foot high cube dry containers will also carry a USD 200 fee.
Booking types determine how Maersk calculates these rates. For instance, non-spot bookings rely on the Price Calculation Date. This date depends on the departure or gate-in time. Meanwhile, spot bookings use the estimated departure time of the first vessel.
Other local and contingency charges may still apply to these shipments. However, these rates do not change existing local regulatory tariffs.
Finally, specific rules apply to US and Chinese maritime regulations. Parties must include tariff variations in a filed service contract. Therefore, quotations are only binding if they follow Federal Maritime Commission or Shanghai Shipping Exchange filings.
