On April 5, Maersk released a notice announcing the imposition of a peak season surcharge (PSS) for several African countries, Kenya, Gambia, and Damman, Saudi Arabia.

Kenya:

On April 5, an announcement on the Maersk official website stated that a peak season surcharge (PSS) will be introduced for all containers from the Greater China area, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, to Kenya, effective from April 15, 2024. The adjusted surcharge rates are as follows: $200 for both 20-foot dry containers and reefer containers; and $400 for both 20-foot high cube reefer containers and 45-foot dry containers.

Africa:

On April 5, Maersk’s official website released a notice adjusting the peak season surcharge (PSS) for all containers from the Greater China area, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, and Chad, effective from April 15, 2024.

Saudi-Damman:

Simultaneously, Maersk’s official website issued a notice stating that due to dynamic market conditions leading to disruptions in the global service network, Maersk will implement a peak season surcharge (PSS) for all dry and reefer containers from around the world to Damman, Saudi Arabia. This will become effective on April 8 for non-controlled countries, on May 6 for controlled countries, and on April 19 for Vietnam. The surcharge for Far East to Damman is $400 for 20-foot dry and reefer containers; and $550 for 40-foot dry and reefer containers.

Gambia:

Furthermore, an updated notice on Maersk’s official website announced the imposition of a peak season surcharge (PSS) for global routes excluding FEA to Gambia. This will be effective from April 4 to 24 for non-controlled countries, and from May 2 to 24 for controlled countries. A surcharge of $150 will be applied to all 20-foot containers; and $300 for 40-foot and 45-foot high cube containers.