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In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is increasing the Peak Season Surcharge–PSS for China, Hong Kong to Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde Island, Mali for all containers effective 06-May-24 and Taiwan to Senegal, Guinea, Mauritania, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde Island, Mali effective 25-May-24.

The revised tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Charge Code – PSS

OriginDestinationCurrencyAll 20 ContainersAll 40 Containers45HDRY
China, Hong Kong China,TaiwanSenegal, Guinea, Mauritania, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde Island, MaliUSD100020002000

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for sample corridors Shanghai, CN to Dakar, SN valid from 06-May-24 until further notice. These may be subject to future change however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Dakar, SN

Dry container

Surcharge code20 DRY40 DRY40 HC45 HC
Basic Ocean Freight- BAS3350 USD4200 USD4300 USD5300 USD
DSI – Document Stamp Tax Import25000 XOF25000 XOF25000 XOF25000 XOF
Terminal Handling Service – Origin-OHC563 CNY856 CNY856 CNY1256 CNY
Environmental Fuel Fee-EFF231 USD463 USD463 USD463 USD
Peak Season Surcharge – PSS1000 USD2000 USD2000 USD2000 USD
DDF – Documentation fee – Destination18000 XOF18000 XOF18000 XOF18000 XOF
EXP – Export Service294 CNY316 CNY316 CNY366 CNY
PAI -Port Additionals / Port Dues Import15 EUR15 EUR15 EUR15 EUR
FID – 3rd Party Fine or Expense Import1500 XOF1500 XOF1500 XOF1500 XOF
ODF – Documentation Fee Origin450 CNY450 CNY450 CNY450 CNY

Reefer and Special container

Surcharge code20 REEF40 HREEF20 Special40 Special
Basic Ocean Freight- BASN/A5500 USD3350 USD4200 USD
DSI – Document Stamp Tax ImportN/A25000 XOF25000 XOF25000 XOF
Terminal Handling Service – Origin-OHCN/A1061 CNY723 CNY1061 CNY
Environmental Fuel Fee-EFFN/A694 USD231 USD463 USD
Peak Season Surcharge – PSSN/A2000 USD1000 USD2000 USD
DDF – Documentation fee – DestinationN/A18000 XOF18000 XOF18000 XOF
EXP – Export ServiceN/A316 CNY294 CNY316 CNY
PAI -Port Additionals / Port Dues ImportN/A15 EUR15 EUR15 EUR
FID – 3rd Party Fine or Expense ImportN/A1500 XOF1500 XOF1500 XOF
ODF – Documentation Fee OriginN/A450 CNY450 CNY450 CNY
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • The above surcharge acronyms mean: PIC (Pickup Charge), POE (Positioning Charge)
  • 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.