Maersk Adjusts Peak Season Surcharge for Far East Asia to South Africa/Mauritius
What Happened?
Maersk is revising its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for dry container shipments from Far East Asia to South Africa and Mauritius, effective 15 October 2026. This financial adjustment will increase shipping costs for shippers moving 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers on this trade lane. The surcharge will remain in effect until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 4, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East Asia -> South Africa, Far East Asia -> Mauritius
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing dry container shipments from Far East Asia to South Africa and Mauritius.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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