Maersk sets South America to North America PSS

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MAERSK SEBAROK, Source: VesselFinder

Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge on dry container shipments from the East Coast of South America to the United States and Canada.

The South America to North America PSS will take effect from a Price Calculation Date of 5 November 2026.

South America to North America PSS rates

Origin Destination Container type Rate
Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina United States and Canada All 20-foot dry containers US$1,000 per container
Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina United States and Canada All 40-foot dry containers US$1,000 per container

Other applicable surcharges, including local and contingency charges, may apply in addition.

For non-FMC and non-Spot bookings, the Price Calculation Date is the scheduled departure date of the first sea leg at the time of booking confirmation.

For FMC bookings, it is the date when the final container is gated in. For Spot bookings, the booking confirmation date applies.