Maersk is revising its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
The revised surcharge will be US$400 per container across the covered equipment sizes.
US$400 PSS across container sizes
The surcharge applies to shipments from China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Timor-Leste and South Korea.
The destinations covered are Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
| Container size | PSS |
|---|---|
| All 20-foot containers | US$400 |
| All 40-foot containers | US$400 |
| 45-foot high-cube dry | US$400 |
For most origins, the revised PSS takes effect on 31 August 2026.
However, different dates apply to two markets. The surcharge becomes effective for Vietnam exports on 1 September and South Korea exports on 4 September.
The revised levels will remain in place until further notice.
Maersk noted that the PSS applies to non-SPOT bookings and does not apply to SPOT bookings.
