Maersk Adjusts Late Payment Grace Period for Djibouti and Ethiopia Customers

What Happened?

Maersk has extended the grace period for its Late Payment Fee for customers in Djibouti and Ethiopia. Shippers will now have 15 calendar days, up from seven, to settle invoices after the due date before the fee is applied. This adjustment aims to align with local clearance and payment timelines.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 25, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with import or export shipments handled by Maersk in Djibouti and Ethiopia are directly impacted by this payment term adjustment.
Source:
Maersk
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