Maersk introduces new Asia–Europe PSS and revises North America charges

Maersk has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Far East Asia to Northern Europe, effective from 1 December 2026, while also revising surcharge levels on selected routes from the Indian Subcontinent to North America. The new Asia–Europe surcharge will be set at US$500 for all 20-foot containers and US$1,000 for 40-foot and 45-foot equipment. It will apply across the carrier’s Far East Asia–North Europe (E1W) trade, based on the applicable Price Calculation Date (PCD). The geographical scope includes China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and other specified Far East Asian origins. New surcharge on Far East–North Europe trade The December PSS will apply to all equipment types, including dry containers, high-cube equipment, refrigerated containers, flat racks, open-top containers and tanks.