Maersk Implements Peak Season Surcharge for Far East Asia to Sri Lanka/Maldives
What Happened?
Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per container for non-SPOT shipments from Far East Asia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This new charge will be effective from August 31, 2026, for most origins, with later dates for Vietnam and South Korea. This directly increases shipping costs for cargo owners on this specific trade lane.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 20, 2026
Effective from
August 31, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East Asia -> Sri Lanka, Far East Asia -> Maldives
Affected Ports
Sri Lanka, Maldives
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from Far East Asia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be directly impacted by these increased costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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