Maersk Announces Revised Dry Port Surcharges for Indian Exports
What Happened?
Maersk is implementing updated Dry Port Surcharges (DPS) for dry container exports originating from eight inland locations across India. These new charges will apply to shipments moving through Indian ports to global destinations, directly increasing costs for affected shippers. The revised rates are scheduled for implementation in October 2026, with specific effective dates varying for regulated and non-regulated countries.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 2, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
India -> Global
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs exporting dry containers from inland locations in India to worldwide destinations will be directly impacted by these increased costs.
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