Peak Season Surcharge - Z2FE/ Z2FE China, Hongkong to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam
In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Hongkong, China to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam, TZ for both Dry & Reefer containers with effective 19 May 25.
Home ... News Rate announcements News Rate announcements Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge - Z2FE/ Z2FE China, Hongkong to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam 06 May 2025 Share LinkedIn Facebook X.com WeChat Email Copy link In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Hongkong, China to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam, TZ for both Dry & Reefer containers with effective 19 May 25. The tariff amount is detailed as follow: Surcharge code - PSS Origin Destination Currency All 20 All 40 45 HDRY Origin China, Hongkong China Destination Kenya Currency USD All 20 1000 All 40 1400 45 HDRY 1400 Origin China, Hongkong China Destination Dar Es Salaam, TZ Currency USD All 20 950 All 40 1350 45 HDRY 1350 * Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings. * SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings. For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE from 19-May-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly. Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE Dry Container Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC Surcharge Code BAS -Basic ocean Freight 20 DRY 1968 USD 40 DRY 1836 USD 40 HC 1836 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination 20 DRY 88 USD 40 DRY 88 USD 40 HC 88 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 DRY 101 USD 40 DRY 101 USD 40 HC 149 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 DRY 294 CNY 40 DRY 316 CNY 40 HC 316 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code IMP - Import Service 20 DRY 63 USD 40 DRY 63 USD 40 HC 63 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin 20 DRY 450 CNY 40 DRY 450 CNY 40 HC 450 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PSI - Port Security Service Import 20 DRY 6 USD 40 DRY 6 USD 40 HC 6 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 DRY 1000 USD 40 DRY 1400 USD 40 HC 1400 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin 20 DRY 563 CNY 40 DRY 856 CNY 40 HC 856 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor 20 DRY 456 USD 40 DRY 912 USD 40 HC 912 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code CP1 - Container Protect Essential 20 DRY 10 USD 40 DRY 20 USD 40 HC 20 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code FFF -Fossil Fuel Fee 20 DRY 332 USD 40 DRY 664 USD 40 HC 664 USD 45 HC N/A Reefer and Special Container Surcharge Code 20 REEF 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special Surcharge Code BAS -Basic ocean Freight 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 2480 USD 20 Special 1968 USD 40 Special 1836 USD Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 88 USD 20 Special 88 USD 40 Special 88 USD Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 148 USD 20 Special 101 USD 40 Special 149 USD Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 316 CNY 20 Special 294 CNY 40 Special 316 CNY Surcharge Code IMP - Import Service 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 60 USD 20 Special 63 USD 40 Special 63 USD Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 450 CNY 20 Special 450 CNY 40 Special 450 CNY Surcharge Code PSI - Port Security Service Import 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 6 USD 20 Special 6 USD 40 Special 6 USD Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 1400 USD 20 Special 1000 USD 40 Special 1400 USD Surcharge Code OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 1061 CNY 20 Special 723 CNY 40 Special 1061 CNY Surcharge Code BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 1368 USD 20 Special 456 USD 40 Special 912 USD Surcharge Code CP1 - Container Protect Essential 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 20 USD 20 Special 10 USD 40 Special 20 USD Surcharge Code FFF -Fossil Fuel Fee 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 997 USD 20 Special 332 USD 40 Special 664 USD The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges. These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements. For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com. 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