Maersk Increases Container Pick-Up Charges in Madagascar
What Happened?
Maersk will implement higher Pick-Up Charges (PIC) for containers at Antananarivo and Toamasina, Madagascar, effective November 1, 2026. This adjustment aims to align tariffs with service costs, directly increasing landside logistics expenses for shippers in these regions.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 8, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
Antananarivo, Toamasina
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk services for container shipments to or from Antananarivo and Toamasina, Madagascar.
Source:
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