In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising the Peak season surcharge for the scopes China / Hong Kong (CN) to Kenya / Dar Es Salaam with effective from 10-Mar-2025

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge - PSS

Origin Destination Currency ALL 20 / ALL 40 45HDRY ALL 20 REEF / ALL 40 REEF
Origin
China / Hong Kong China
Destination
Kenya
Currency
USD
ALL 20 / ALL 40
650 / -
45HDRY
- / 650
ALL 20 REEF / ALL 40 REEF
-
Origin
China / Hong Kong China
Destination
Dar Es Salaam
Currency
USD
ALL 20 / ALL 40
450 / 550
45HDRY
550 / 450
ALL 20 REEF / ALL 40 REEF
550

* 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 10-Mar-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 40HDRY
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
20 DRY
2800 USD
40 DRY
5300 USD
40HDRY
5300 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Destination (DDF)
20 DRY
88 USD
40 DRY
88 USD
40HDRY
88 USD
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
20 DRY
63 USD
40 DRY
63 USD
40HDRY
63 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Origin (ODF)
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40HDRY
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
Peak Seasonal Surcharge (PSS)
20 DRY
650 USD
40 DRY
800 USD
40HDRY
800 USD
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin (OHC)
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40HDRY
856 CNY
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination (DHC)
20 DRY
101 USD
40 DRY
149 USD
40HDRY
149 USD
Surcharge Code
Export Service (EXP)
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40HDRY
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40HDRY
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Post Security Service Import (PSI)
20 DRY
6 USD
40 DRY
6 USD
40HDRY
6 USD
Surcharge Code
Container protect Esssential (CP1)
20 DRY
10 USD
40 DRY
20 USD
40HDRY
20 USD

Reefer and Special Container

Surcharge Code 40HREF 20 special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
40HREF
4250 USD
20 special
2800 USD
40 Special
5300 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Destination (DDF)
40HREF
88 USD
20 special
88 USD
40 Special
88 USD
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
40HREF
60 USD
20 special
63 USD
40 Special
63 USD
Surcharge Code
Documentation fee - Origin (ODF)
40HREF
450 CNY
20 special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
Peak Seasonal Surcharge (PSS)
40HREF
800 USD
20 special
650 USD
40 Special
800 USD
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Origin (OHC)
40HREF
1061 CNY
20 special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
Terminal Handling Service - Destination (DHC)
40HREF
148 USD
20 special
101 USD
40 Special
149 USD
Surcharge Code
Export Service (EXP)
40HREF
316 CNY
20 special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Import Service (IMP)
40HREF
316 CNY
20 special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
Post Security Service Import (PSI)
40HREF
6 USD
20 special
6 USD
40 Special
6 USD
Surcharge Code
Container protect Esssential (CP1)
40HREF
20 USD
20 special
10 USD
40 Special
20 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 maerskline.com.

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