Maersk introduces dry port surcharge on Indian exports

Source: Vesselfinder

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the introduction of a Dry Port Surcharge – Export (DPS) for cargo moving from Indian inland locations via Indian ports of loading to worldwide destinations.

The new surcharge will apply to all 40-foot dry containers and will take effect from 24 December 2025. According to Maersk, the DPS will be applicable to both regulated and non-regulated countries.

The carrier said the surcharge is being introduced as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain a broad service portfolio, competitive transit times and high levels of schedule reliability across its global network.

Maersk noted that the revised tariff levels associated with the new Dry Port Surcharge are detailed below.

Charge Code – Dry port Surcharge (DPS)

Origin Destination Effective Date* Container Size Type Existing Rate New Rate*
GURGAON, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
DADRI, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
KATHUWAS, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
FARIDABAD, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
PALWAL, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
MODINAGAR, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
NEW DELHI, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
12075
5000
LUDHIANA, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
9810
5000
AHMEDGARH, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
8500
5000
CHAWAPAIL, IN
World
24-Dec-2025
All 40 DRY
9810
5000