Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast.
The revised surcharge will take effect from 5 February 2026 and will remain in place until further notice. The adjustment applies to shipments originating from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, destined for the US and Canada West Coast.
Under the updated tariff, the Peak Season Surcharge has been set at USD 2,000 per container.
Maersk said the revised PSS is intended to support the continued provision of its global services during periods of heightened demand. The surcharge will apply in addition to any other applicable charges, including local surcharges and contingency-related costs.
The company noted that the revised rates do not affect, and are not affected by, any tariffs that are notified, published, or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or China Maritime Regulations, Maersk stated that any quotations or surcharges that differ from its published tariff will not be binding unless they are included in a service contract or a formally filed service contract amendment with the relevant authorities, including the Federal Maritime Commission or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
The updated surcharge forms part of Maersk’s broader approach to managing capacity and service reliability across key east–west trade lanes during peak shipping periods.
