The revised surcharge will enter into force on 15 August 2026.

The scope of origin covers China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China) and Timor-Leste.

In India, the surcharge applies to shipments destined for Pipavav Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Mundra Port. The surcharge also applies to all shipments bound for Pakistan.

This surcharge is applicable exclusively to non-SPOT bookings. According to Maersk’s announcement, the applicable surcharge rate will be determined based on the Price Calculation Date of the shipment.

• For non-FMC shipments, the Price Calculation Date shall be the scheduled departure date of the first sea voyage segment indicated at the time when the non-SPOT booking is confirmed.

• For FMC-regulated shipments, the Price Calculation Date adopted by Maersk will be the gate-in date of the full container. It is specified that the Peak Season Surcharge is not applicable to SPOT bookings.

The payment terms for the revised surcharge shall align with the payment terms for the corresponding freight charges.

Maersk notes that additional local surcharges, contingency surcharges and other applicable surcharges may still be levied. The revised surcharge will not replace or amend the tariffs published in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

For shipping lanes covered by the US Shipping Act or the Maritime Law of the People’s Republic of China, any rate that deviates from Maersk’s filed tariff shall only become legally binding when incorporated into a corresponding valid service contract or its official amendment.

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/gS0VynDyazFbEvjvS-GUEQ