Maersk Eliminates LCL Peak Season Surcharge for Asia-Europe Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk is removing its Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Peak Season Surcharge for shipments from Far East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. This pricing change, effective from September 17, 2026, will reduce costs for shippers on these key trade corridors.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 21, 2026
Effective from
September 17, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East Asia -> North Europe, Far East Asia -> Mediterranean
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk's LCL services from Far East Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean will be directly impacted by this cost reduction.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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