Maersk Implements Peak Season Surcharge for North Europe to US Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$1,000 per container for all non-spot shipments from North Europe to the United States, effective 19 August 2026. This surcharge, applicable to all container types, is a response to strengthening market demand and aims to support service reliability. The measure will directly increase shipping costs for cargo owners and forwarders on this transatlantic trade lane.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 26, 2026
Effective from
August 19, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from North Europe to the United States will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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