Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Greater China and North East Asia Cluster to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for All cargo from Mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea & South Korea to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane ports effective 16th August 2021.

The new tariff amount is detailed as follow

For your reference, we have also included the levels and the rate structure for some sample corridors from China to Australia valid from today until further notice. These charges may be changed in the future and we will notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Sydney, NS, AU

Dry Containers

Reefer Containers & Special Containers

• he 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), BAF (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.