Maersk Implements Peak Season Surcharge for South America to Europe Trade Lane
What Happened?
Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments on the East Coast of South America to Europe trade lane, increasing costs for shippers. The new charge becomes effective from 1 November 2026 and will apply to all dry and refrigerated container types. This represents a direct financial impact on cargo owners and forwarders operating on this route.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 4, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South America -> Europe
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the East Coast of South America to Europe trade lane will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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