Maersk introduces new PSS from East Asia to Africa

The world's largest container line, Maersk will apply a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from East Asia to African destinations.

In particular, Maersk will implement a PSS to all 20', 40' and 45' dry cargoes travelling from the Far East to the ports in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mauritius.

The surcharge will be effective from 1 October for regulated and non-regulated corridors, according to a statement, except of Taiwan, where the PSS will launch on 16 October.

The surcharge will be US$1,000 and US$2,000 per 20' and per 40', 45' containers, respectively, as follows:

Source: Container News


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