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Be ready to fly past logistics obstacles in 2026

European businesses can be optimistic in 2026, with the ECB forecasting real-term GDP growth to strengthen from a projected 0.9% in 2025 to 1.3% in 2027. Being able to quickly adapt and flex your supply chain could be a critical advantage as customer demand and confidence strengthens.

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Peak Season Surcharge – F5W

In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scope East China/South China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China – Pakistan for both Dry & Reefer con

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Destination Documentation Fee (DDF), Import Service fee (IMP) , Documentation Fee Origin (ODF) , Export Service (EXP), and Terminal Handling Service – Origin (OHC) Charges for the scope of World to Iraq

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Destination Documentation Fee (DDF), and Import Service fee (IMP), Documentation Fee Origin (ODF), Export Service (EXP), Terminal Handling Service – Origin (OHC) charges for the scope of World to Iraq with effective from

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Maersk North America Market Update — May 2025

Maersk shares its monthly update on the status of North American supply chains including ocean shipping, air freight, warehousing and distribution, customs, e-commerce, and other supply chain topics.

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Maersk Asia Pacific Market Update - May 2025

As we move further into 2025, the Asia Pacific logistics landscape continues to be shaped by geopolitical developments, evolving trade policies, and shifting demand patterns.