In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge for the scope North Europe to Mexico for all dry containers with effective date 24th March 25.

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Charge Code - PSS

Origin Destination Containers Levels
Origin
North Europe
Destination
Mexico
Containers
All 20 dry containers
Levels
400 USD
Origin
North Europe
Destination
Mexico
Containers
All 40 & 45 dry containers
Levels
500 USD

North Europe: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Dunkerque, FR, Le Havre, FR, Montoir de Bretagne, FR, Rouen, FR

* 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 Antwerp, BE to Altamira, TM, MX from 24-Mar-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Antwerp, BE to Altamira, TM, MX

Dry Containers

Surcharge code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HDRY 45 HDRY
Surcharge code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
20 DRY
968 USD
40 DRY
1327 USD
40 HDRY
1327 USD
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Documentation Fee N/A Destination ( DDF )
20 DRY
90 USD
40 DRY
90 USD
40 HDRY
90 USD
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Equipment Handling Import ( EHI )
20 DRY
30 USD
40 DRY
30 USD
40 HDRY
30 USD
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Documentation Fee Origin (ODF)
20 DRY
30 EUR
40 DRY
30 EUR
40 HDRY
30 EUR
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Terminal Handling Service Origin (OHC)
20 DRY
260 EUR
40 DRY
260 EUR
40 HDRY
260 EUR
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Terminal Handling Service Destination (DHC)
20 DRY
120 USD
40 DRY
120 USD
40 HDRY
120 USD
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Emission surcharge SPOT and ST Contract (ESS)
20 DRY
75 USD
40 DRY
149 USD
40 HDRY
149 USD
45 HDRY
N/A
Surcharge code
Container Protect Essentia (CP1)
20 DRY
25 USD
40 DRY
25 USD
40 HDRY
25 USD
45 HDRY
N/A

Reefer Containers & Special Containers

Surcharge code 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge code
Basic Ocean Freight (BAS)
40 HREEF
900 USD
20 Special
968 USD
40 Special
2160 USD
Surcharge code
Documentation Fee N/A Destination ( DDF )
40 HREEF
90 USD
20 Special
90 USD
40 Special
90 USD
Surcharge code
Equipment Handling Import ( EHI )
40 HREEF
30 USD
20 Special
30 USD
40 Special
30 USD
Surcharge code
Documentation Fee Origin (ODF)
40 HREEF
30 EUR
20 Special
30 EUR
40 Special
30 EUR
Surcharge code
Terminal Handling Service Origin (OHC)
40 HREEF
375 EUR
20 Special
260 EUR
40 Special
260 EUR
Surcharge code
Terminal Handling Service Destination (DHC)
40 HREEF
120 USD
20 Special
120 USD
40 Special
120 USD
Surcharge code
Emission surcharge SPOT and ST Contract (ESS)
40 HREEF
223 USD
20 Special
75 USD
40 Special
149 USD
Surcharge code
Container Protect Essentia (CP1)
40 HREEF
25 USD
20 Special
25 USD
40 Special
25 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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