Maersk will adjust its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Mexico, the West Coast of South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
The revised surcharge will take effect on 10 July 2026 for cargo originating in Far East Asia, excluding South Korea. For shipments from South Korea, the new PSS will apply from 24 July 2026.
Under the updated tariff, the surcharge will be set at US$1,000 per 20-foot dry container and US$1,000 per 20-foot reefer container.
The revised PSS applies to cargo moving from Far East Asian origins to destinations across Mexico, the West Coast of South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and covers a wide range of equipment types, including dry, reefer, flat rack, open-top and tank containers.
Maersk said the surcharge will remain in effect until further notice and will be applied based on the applicable Price Calculation Date (PCD) and freight payment terms.