Maersk Updates Peak Season Surcharges on Asia to Africa Routes
What Happened?
Maersk has revised its Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for containerized cargo moving from several Asian origins to Southern and East Africa, effective 9 November 2026, with Vietnam following on 10 November 2026. The adjustment includes targeted surcharge hikes from China and Hong Kong into Kenya and Dar es Salaam until further notice. Shippers and forwarders should account for elevated freight spend across these key corridors.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 31, 2026
Effective from
November 9, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> East Africa, Asia -> Southern Africa
Affected Ports
TZDAR
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo from Asian origins to destinations in East and Southern Africa.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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