A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo moving from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to the United States and Canada West Coast.
The revised surcharge will apply 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. The updated PSS will take effect from 25 February 2026 and will remain in force until further notice.
Under the new tariff, the Peak Season Surcharge is set at USD 1,000 per container for cargo destined to the US and Canadian West Coast.
Maersk noted that the revised rates remain subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges. The adjustment does not affect, nor is it affected by, any tariffs notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
For trades governed by the US Shipping Act or China Maritime Regulations, Maersk added that any quotations or surcharges deviating from its published tariff will only be binding if included in a service contract or a formally filed service contract amendment with the relevant authorities.
