Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) Africa Region, Latin America Region, Mediterranean Region, North Europe Region, North America Region to West Africa

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News Rate announcements News Rate announcements Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) Africa Region, Latin America Region, Mediterranean Region, North Europe Region, North America Region to West Africa 08 Oct 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 Estonia, Austria, Georgia, Malta, Norway, Panama, Uruguay,Mexico to Senegal effective: 01-Nov-25 & for United States, Colombia to Senegal effective: 05-Nov-25 The tariff amount is detailed as follow: Surcharge code - PSS Origin Destination effective date Currency ALL 20 DRY ALL 40 DRY/45 HDRY Origin Estonia, Austria, Georgia, Malta, Norway, Panama, Uruguay,Mexico Destination Senegal effective date 01-Nov-25 Currency USD ALL 20 DRY 200 USD ALL 40 DRY/45 HDRY 350 USD /350 USD Origin United States, Colombia, Destination Senegal effective date 05-Nov-25 Currency USD ALL 20 DRY 200 USD ALL 40 DRY/45 HDRY 350 USD /350 USD * 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 Jebel Ali, AE to Dakar, SN from 21-Oct-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future Change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly. Jebel Ali, AE to Dakar, SN Dry Container Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC Surcharge Code BAS - Basic Ocean Freight 20 DRY 4017 USD 40 DRY 4017 USD 40 HC 3118 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DDF-Documentation fee - Destination 20 DRY 18000 XOF 40 DRY 18000 XOF 40 HC 18000 XOF 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20 DRY 45 AED 40 DRY 45 AED 40 HC 45 AED 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PAI - Port Additionals / Port Dues Import 20 DRY 15 EUR 40 DRY 15 EUR 40 HC 15 EUR 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code DSI - Document Stamp Tax Import 20 DRY 25000 XOF 40 DRY 25000 XOF 40 HC 25000 XOF 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code OCI - Operational Cost Imports 20 DRY 50 USD 40 DRY 70 USD 40 HC 70 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code FID - 3rd Party Fine or Expense Import 20 DRY 1500 XOF 40 DRY 1500 XOF 40 HC 1500 XOF 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code GRS - Gulf Emergency Risk Surcharge 20 DRY 42 USD 40 DRY 84 USD 40 HC 84 USD 45 HC N/A Surcharge Code PSS -Peak Season Surcharge 20 DRY 200 USD 40 DRY 350 USD 40 HC 350 USD 45 HC 350 USD Reefer and Special Container Surcharge Code 20REEF 40HREF 20 Special 40 Special Surcharge Code BAS - Basic Ocean Freight 20REEF N/A 40HREF 6741 USD 20 Special 4250 USD 40 Special 4250 USD Surcharge Code DDF-Documentation fee - Destination 20REEF N/A 40HREF 18000 XOF 20 Special 18000 XOF 40 Special 18000 XOF Surcharge Code EXP - Export Service 20REEF N/A 40HREF 45 AED 20 Special 150 USD 40 Special 300 USD Surcharge Code PAI - Port Additionals / Port Dues Import 20REEF N/A 40HREF 15 EUR 20 Special 15 EUR 40 Special 15 EUR Surcharge Code DSI - Document Stamp Tax Import 20REEF N/A 40HREF 25000 XOF 20 Special 25000 XOF 40 Special 25000 XOF Surcharge Code OCI - Operational Cost Imports 20REEF N/A 40HREF 90 USD 20 Special 50 USD 40 Special 70 USD Surcharge Code FID - 3rd Party Fine or Expense Import 20REEF N/A 40HREF 1500 XOF 20 Special 1500 XOF 40 Special 1500 XOF Surcharge Code GRS - Gulf Emergency Risk Surcharge 20REEF N/A 40HREF 84 USD 20 Special 25000 XOF 40 Special 25000 XOF Surcharge Code PSS -Peak Season Surcharge 20REEF N/A 40HREF 375 USD 20 Special 200 USD 40 Special 350 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. 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