Maersk Implements Peak Season Surcharge for South America to North America Dry Cargo
What Happened?
Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on dry container shipments originating from the East Coast of South America destined for the United States and Canada. This new financial measure is effective from a Price Calculation Date of November 5, 2026. The exact application date of the surcharge will vary based on the booking type (FMC-regulated, non-FMC, or Spot).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 9, 2026
Effective from
November 5, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South America -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing dry container shipments from the East Coast of South America to the United States and Canada.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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