Maersk Updates PSS from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America
What Happened?
Maersk has revised its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for container shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East bound for North America. Effective 23 October 2026, the updated surcharge includes a $3,400 fee per container to the US and Canadian West Coast, alongside adjusted rates for East and Gulf Coast destinations. Shippers and importers should budget for increased ocean freight costs across sixteen origin countries.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 30, 2026
Effective from
October 23, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North America, Middle East -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, BCOs, and freight forwarders moving containerized cargo from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States and Canada.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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