Maersk Implements Peak Season Surcharge for Europe to South Africa Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Europe to South Africa, effective 15 October 2026, due to strong demand and limited capacity. This surcharge will impact non-SPOT bookings originating from North Europe and the Mediterranean, increasing freight costs for shippers on this trade lane.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 5, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> South Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from Europe to South Africa will be directly impacted by increased freight costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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