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Maersk revises Payer Amendment Fees (PAO & PAD) in Mexico to $60 per request effective April 4, 2026.
Update includes origin and destination payer changes.
| Charge code | Charge Name | Charge Description | Current Amount | Future Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Charge code
PAO
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Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
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Charge Description
PAO applies when the prepaid payer or the agreed payment terms are changed after the first prepaid invoice has already been issued
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Current Amount
$50 per request
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Future Amount
$60 per request
|
|
Charge code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
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Charge Description
PAD applies when the collect payer details are changed after the collect invoice has been issued and the final vessel ETA has been confirmed
|
Current Amount
$50 per request
|
Future Amount
$60 per request
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* Exception: China to Manzanillo, CL, MX effective date is May 1, 2026
Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on Price Calculation Date (PCD). For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.
SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on [Booking confirmation date or 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation] for spot bookings.
For your reference, you can always view the latest levels and rate structures directly on our Tariff Lookup page: https://www.maersk.com/tariff-lookup/ (Current coverage: FMC – Federal Maritime Commission and EEA – European Economic Area regulated countries)
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 review all surcharges regularly and you can find all surcharge updates here.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk representative. We are always standing by to help you plan your future supply chain moves and assist you with your logistical needs.