Maersk Updates Peak Season Surcharge for Indian Subcontinent to North America Trades
What Happened?
Maersk is adjusting its Peak Season Surcharge for dry and reefer containers traveling from the Indian Subcontinent to the US and Canadian East and Gulf coasts starting 8 November 2026. The revised surcharge applies solely to non-SPOT contract bookings, while the port of Houston is excluded from the destination scope. Landing costs will vary based on applicable FMC and non-FMC Price Calculation Date rules.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 12, 2026
Effective from
November 8, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North America
Affected Ports
USHOU
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving non-SPOT containerized cargo from the Indian Subcontinent to US and Canadian East and Gulf coast ports.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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