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 containers with effective 1 June 25.
Home ... News Rate announcements News Rate announcements Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge – F5W 19 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 East China/South China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China – Pakistan for both Dry & Reefer containers with effective 1 June 25. The tariff amount is detailed as follow: Surcharge code - PSS Origin Destination Currency All Containers Origin East China/South China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong China Destination Pakistan Currency USD All Containers 500 East China: Changshu, CN Chongqing, CN Fuzhou, CN Haimen, CN JIUJIANG, CN Nanchang, CN Nanjing, CN Nantong, CN Ningbo, CN Quanzhou, CN Shanghai, CN Jingzhou, Hubei, CN Taicang, CN Taizhou, CN Wenzhou, CN Wuhan, CN Wuhu, CN Xiamen, CN Yangzhou, CN Yichang, CN Zhangjiagang, CN Zhenjiang, CN Putian, CN Jiangyin - Jiangsu, CN Luzhou, CN Zhangzhou, CN Jiaxing, CN Mawei, CN Changzhou, CN Maanshan, CN Yibin, CN Tongling, CN Dafeng, CN Bengbu, CN Chengdu, CN Fuqing, CN Hangzhou, CN Hefei, CN Kunshan, CN Mianyang, CN Suzhou, CN Wuxi, CN Yi Wu, CN Anqing, CN CHIZHOU, CN Rugao, CN Anji, CN Haimen, CN Damaiyu, CN Wuzhong, CN HUZHOU, CN, Shapingba, CN South China: Beihai, CN Beijiao, CN Shekou, CN Doumen, CN Fangcheng, CN Foshan, CN Fuyong, CN Gaoming, CN Gongyi, CN JianShaZhou, CN Haikou, CN Hong Kong, HK Huadu, CN Huangpu, CN Jiangmen, CN Jiaoxin, CNJiujiang, Guangdong, CN Lanshi, CN Leliu, CN Lian Hua Shan, CNLiuzhou, CNMacau, MOMachong, CN Mawan, CN Nangang, CN Nanning, CN Nansha New Port, CN Fangcun Neigang, CN Rongqi, CN San Bu, CN San Shan, CN Sanshui, CN Shantou, CN Shatian, CN Shenwan, CN Shiwan, Huizhou, CN Taiping, CN Wanzai,Zhuhai, CN Wuzhou, CN Xiangzhou, CN Xiaolan, CN Xinfeng, CN Xinhui, CN Yantian, CN Zhanjiang, CN Zhongshan, CN Zhuhai, CN Huizhou, CN Jiaokou, CN Zhuzhou, CN Xiangtan, CN Yue Yang, CN Xintang, CN Heshan, CN Qingyuan, CN Guigang, CN Changsha, CN Zhaoqing, CN Yun Fu, CN Gaolan, CN Shuidong, CN Nansha Old Port, CN Si Hui, CN Da Chan Bay, CN Gaoyao, CN Xinsha, CN Yangpu, CN Qinzhou, CN Lijiao, CN Shunde, CN * 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 Karachi ,PK from 1-June-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly. Shanghai, CN to Karachi ,PK Dry container Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC Surcharge Code BAS -Basic ocean Freight 20 DRY 1200 USD 40 DRY 1000 USD 40 HC 1000 USD 45 HC 1500 USD Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination - Per Bill of Lading 20 DRY 90 USD 40 DRY 90 USD 40 HC 90 USD 45 HC 90 USD Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 DRY 50 USD 40 DRY 50 USD 40 HC 50 USD 45 HC 50 USD Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 DRY 294 CNY 40 DRY 316 CNY 40 HC 316 CNY 45 HC 366 CNY Surcharge Code IMP - Import Service 20 DRY 45 USD 40 DRY 50 USD 40 HC 50 USD 45 HC 50 USD Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin - Per Bill of Lading 20 DRY 450 CNY 40 DRY 450 CNY 40 HC 450 CNY 45 HC 450 CNY Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 DRY 500 USD 40 DRY 500 USD 40 HC 500 USD 45 HC 500 USD Surcharge Code OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin 20 DRY 563 CNY 40 DRY 856 CNY 40 HC 856 CNY 45 HC 1256 CNY Surcharge Code FRO - Free Out Service 20 DRY 85 USD 40 DRY 130 USD 40 HC 130 USD 45 HC 130 USD 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 2893 USD 20 Special 1200 USD 40 Special 1000 USD Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination - Per Bill of Lading 20 REEF 90 USD 40 HREEF 90 USD 20 Special 90 USD 40 Special 90 USD Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 50 USD 20 Special 50 USD 40 Special 50 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 72 USD 20 Special 45 USD 40 Special 50 USD Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin - Per Bill of Lading 20 REEF 450 CNY 40 HREEF 450 CNY 20 Special 450 CNY 40 Special 450 CNY Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 REEF 500 USD 40 HREEF 500 USD 20 Special 500 USD 40 Special 500 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 FRO - Free Out Service 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 140 USD 20 Special 85 USD 40 Special 130 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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