In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is Revising the Peak Season Surcharge charges for the scope of China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam to South Africa and Mauritius the below table with effective from 01-January-2026 until further notice.
The tariff amount is detailed as follow:
Surcharge code - PSS
| Origin | Destination | Currency | ALL_20_DRY | ALL_40_DRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin
China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
|
Destination
South Africa, Mauritius
|
Currency
USD
|
ALL_20_DRY
300
|
ALL_40_DRY
600
|
* 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 valid from 01-Jan-26 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 HDRY | 45 HDRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
BAS - Basic Ocean Freight
|
20 DRY
1980 USD
|
40 DRY
2280 USD
|
40 HDRY
2280 USD
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
|
20 DRY
3750 MUR
|
40 DRY
3750 MUR
|
40 HDRY
3750 MUR
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
20 DRY
136 USD
|
40 DRY
270 USD
|
40 HDRY
270 USD
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
|
20 DRY
294 CNY
|
40 DRY
316 CNY
|
40 HDRY
316 CNY
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
|
20 DRY
3051 MUR
|
40 DRY
6103 MUR
|
40 HDRY
6103 MUR
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
|
20 DRY
450 CNY
|
40 DRY
450 CNY
|
40 HDRY
450 CNY
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
20 DRY
563 CNY
|
40 DRY
856 CNY
|
40 HDRY
856 CNY
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
PAI - Port Additionals / Port Dues Import
|
20 DRY
55 USD
|
40 DRY
110 USD
|
40 HDRY
110 USD
|
45 HDRY
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
|
20 DRY
300 USD
|
40 DRY
600 USD
|
40 HDRY
600 USD
|
45 HDRY
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
3600 USD
|
20 Special
1980 USD
|
40 Special
2280 USD
|
|
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
3750 MUR
|
20 Special
3750 MUR
|
40 Special
3750 MUR
|
|
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
270 USD
|
20 Special
136 USD
|
40 Special
270 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
6103 MUR
|
20 Special
3051 MUR
|
40 Special
6103 MUR
|
|
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
450 CNY
|
20 Special
450 CNY
|
40 Special
450 CNY
|
|
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
PAI - Port Additionals / Port Dues Import
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
110 USD
|
20 Special
55 USD
|
40 Special
110 USD
|
|
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
N/A
|
20 Special
300 USD
|
40 Special
600 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