25 March 2024
In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is expiring the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the scope Far East Asia countries to South Africa with the expiry date as on 31st-Mar-24 and revising the Congestion Fee Destination (CFD) for the scope Far East Asia Countries to South Africa with the effective date as on 01st-Apr-24.
The tariff amount is detailed as follows:
PSS expiry on 31st Mar 24:
| Charge Code | Origin | Destination | Container Size/type | Rate | Charge Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSS | Far East Asia | South Africa | 20DRY | 200 USD | Per Container |
| PSS | Far East Asia | South Africa | 40DRY & 40HDRY | 400 USD | Per Container |
For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, CN to Durban, KZ, ZA valid from 01st-Apr-24 until further notice. These may be subject to future change; however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.
Shanghai, CN to Durban, KZ, ZA
Dry container
| Surcharge code | 20 DRY | 40 DRY | 40 HC | 45 HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3600 USD | 6100 USD | 6100 USD | 6100 USD |
| CDF | 400 USD | 800 USD | 800 USD | 800 USD |
| DDF | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR |
| DHC | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR |
| EXP | 294 CNY | 316 CNY | 316 CNY | 316 CNY |
| IMP | 900 ZAR | 1383 ZAR | 1383 ZAR | 1383 ZAR |
| ODF | 450 CNY | 450 CNY | 450 CNY | 450 CNY |
| PAI | 163 ZAR | 240 ZAR | 240 ZAR | 240 ZAR |
| OHC | 563 CNY | 856 CNY | 856 CNY | 856 CNY |
| EFF | 142 USD | 285 USD | 285 USD | 285 USD |
| DPA,OPA,BAF,IFI,IFE,PSS | Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive |
Reefer and Special container
| Surcharge code | 20 REEF | 40 HREEF | 20 Special | 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3600 USD | 6100 USD | 3600 USD | 6100 USD |
| CDF | N/A | N/A | 400 USD | 800 USD |
| DDF | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR | 1100 ZAR |
| DHC | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR | 2486 ZAR |
| EXP | 294 CNY | 316 CNY | 294 CNY | 316 CNY |
| IMP | 900 ZAR | 1383 ZAR | 900 ZAR | 1383 ZAR |
| ODF | 450 CNY | 450 CNY | 450 CNY | 450 CNY |
| PAI | 163 ZAR | 240 ZAR | 163 ZAR | 240 ZAR |
| OHC | N/A | N/A | 723 CNY | 1061 CNY |
| EFF | 142 USD | 285 USD | 142 USD | 285 USD |
| DPA,OPA,BAF,IFI,IFE,PSS | Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive |
- The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
- The above surcharge acronyms mean: OF (Ocean Freight), OHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge), DHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge), ERS (Emergency Risk Surcharge), SBF (Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor), LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge) and PSS (Peak Season Surcharge).
- These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published, or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk tariff shall not be binding on Maersk unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing working with you in the future.