Peak Season Surcharge – FEA to South Africa/Mauritius

Home ... News Rate announcements News Rate announcements Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge – FEA to South Africa/Mauritius 01 Jul 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, Hong Kong china, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, South,Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan china, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma),Thailand, Vietnam to South Africa, Mauritius for All 20 & 40 Dry containers. The tariff amount is detailed as follow: Surcharge code - PSS Origin Destination Currency ALL 20DRY ALL 40DRY Effective date Origin China,Hong Kong China,Indonesia,Japan,Korea, South,Malaysia,Philippines, Singapore,Cambodia,Laos,Myanmar (Burma),Thailand Destination South Africa, Mauritius Currency USD ALL 20DRY 800 ALL 40DRY 1000 Effective date 7-Jul-25 Origin Taiwan Destination South Africa, Mauritius Currency USD ALL 20DRY 800 ALL 40DRY 1000 Effective date 9-Jul-25 Origin Vietnam Destination South Africa, Mauritius Currency USD ALL 20DRY 800 ALL 40DRY 1000 Effective date 15-Jul-25 * 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 Port Louis ,MU from 7-Jul-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly. Shanghai ,CN to Port Louis ,MU Dry Container Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC Surcharge Code BAS -Basic ocean Freight 20 DRY 1977 USD 40 DRY 1523 USD 40 HC 1523 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination 20 DRY 450 CNY 40 DRY 450 CNY 40 HC 450 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 DRY 2773 MUR 40 DRY 5548 MUR 40 HC 5548 MUR 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin 20 DRY 3500 MUR 40 DRY 3500 MUR 40 HC 3500 MUR 45 HC 3500 MUR Surcharge Code OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin 20 DRY 77 USD 40 DRY 153 USD 40 HC 153 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code CP1 - Container Protect Essential 20 DRY 150 CNY 40 DRY 150 CNY 40 HC 150 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 DRY 630 CNY 40 DRY 960 CNY 40 HC 960 CNY 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PAE- Port Additionals / Port Dues Export 20 DRY 98 USD 40 DRY 196 USD 40 HC 98 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 DRY 800 USD 40 DRY 1000 USD 40 HC 1000 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 6005 USD 20 Special 1977 USD 40 Special 3063 USD Surcharge Code DDF - Documentation fee - Destination 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 450 CNY 20 Special 450 CNY 40 Special 450 CNY Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 REEF 2773 MUR 40 HREEF 5548 MUR 20 Special 2773 MUR 40 Special 5548 MUR Surcharge Code ODF - Documentation Fee Origin 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF N/A 20 Special 3500 MUR 40 Special 3500 MUR Surcharge Code OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin 20 REEF 98 USD 40 HREEF 153 USD 20 Special 77 USD 40 Special 153 USD Surcharge Code CP1 - Container Protect Essential 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 150 CNY 20 Special 150 CNY 40 Special 150 CNY Surcharge Code DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 1190 CNY 20 Special 810 CNY 40 Special 1190 CNY Surcharge Code PAE- Port Additionals / Port Dues Export 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF 196 USD 20 Special 98 USD 40 Special 196 USD Surcharge Code PSS - Peak Season Surcharge 20 REEF N/A 40 HREEF N/A 20 Special 800 USD 40 Special 1000 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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