Advisories
Updated 22 May 2024
As of 19 December2023, Maersk announced that all its vessels will be temporarily diverted around the Cape of Good Hope due to the situation in the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden.
As we shared in our 6 May update, the complexity of the situation in Red Sea and the ripple effects on global supply chains have intensified in recent months causing industry-wide disruptions
Despite hopes that the situation would improve, we continue to face additional challenges and costs. These include but are not limited to the costs of the longer journeys and increased sailing speed to make up for delays. This has led to additional fuel costs and high charter rates, while operational bottlenecks have absorbed and reduced available capacity. We are doing what we can to add further capacity to our routes, in line with our customers’ needs. So far, we have leased more than 125,000 additional containers and have increased our sailing speed, as well as organised our fleet to enhance capacity where possible.
Consequently, some surcharges will increase temporarily, as shown in the table below. For the trades not mentioned, there will be no changes for now to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and Temporary Disruption Surcharge (TDS) beyond those previously announced on 16 May.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk representative.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Headhaul trades (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
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Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - rate valid till 04 June PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 750 | 40DRY 1,500 | 20 Reef 750 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1,500 / 1,500 |
Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - Change effective from 05 June PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 1,000 | 40DRY 2000 | 20 Reef 1000 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 2000 / 2000 |
Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - rate valid till 04 June PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 750 | 40DRY 1,500 | 20 Reef 750 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1,500 | 1,500 |
Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - Change effective from 05 June PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 1,000 | 40DRY 2000 | 20 Reef 1000 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 2000 | 2000 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
On 5 January 2024, Maersk announced, that to prioritize the safety of our seafarers and your cargo, and in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, all its vessels will be temporarily diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future. By temporarily suspending voyages through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, we hope to bring our customers more consistency and predictability despite the associated delays that come with the re-routing. However, this has ultimately brought about increased costs as we try to mitigate the severe disruptions and ripple effects of the ongoing situation.
As previously mentioned in our advisory, our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and review the surcharges depending on the circ*mstances.
Basis the recent review, please find the changes to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for certain trades mentioned in the table below.
For the trades not mentioned in today’s advisory, there will be NO changes to the rate levels for PSS and TDS beyond what was previously announced in our advisory updated further below on this page.
Please note that the rate applicable for Maersk SPOT and Maersk GO bookings have been adjusted to reflect circ*mstances at the time of booking. The current rate for TDS, ECS and PSS will not be added unless expressly stated in the price breakdown. For contracts with less than 1M validity & OOG, please consult your sales representatives on the applicability of ECS and PSS.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Headhaul trades (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
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Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - rate valid till 31 Mar PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 400 | 40DRY 800 | 20 Reef 400 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 800 / 800 |
Headhaul trades (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - Change effective from 01 April PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 250 | 40DRY 500 | 20 Reef 250 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 500 / 500 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
On 5 January 2024, Maersk announced, that to prioritize the safety of our seafarers and your cargo, and in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, all its vessels will be temporarily diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future. By temporarily suspending voyages through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, we hope to bring our customers more consistency and predictability despite the associated delays that come with the re-routing. However, this has ultimately brought about increased costs as we try to mitigate the severe disruptions and ripple effects of the ongoing situation.
As previously mentioned in our advisory, our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and review the surcharges depending on the circ*mstances.
Basis the recent review, please find the changes to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for certain trades mentioned in the table below.
For the trades not mentioned in today’s advisory, there will be NO changes to the rate levels for PSS and TDS beyond what was previously announced in our advisory updated further below on this page.
Please note that the rate applicable for Maersk SPOT and Maersk GO bookings have been adjusted to reflect circ*mstances at the time of booking. The current rate for TDS, ECS and PSS will not be added unless expressly stated in the price breakdown. For contracts with less than 1M validity & OOG, please consult your sales representatives on the applicability of ECS and PSS.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Trade lane (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
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Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - rate valid till 14 Mar PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 500 | 40DRY 1000 | 20 Reef 500 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1000 / 1000 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) - Change effective from 15 Mar PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 400 | 40DRY 800 | 20 Reef 400 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 800 / 800 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
On 5 January 2024, Maersk announced, that to prioritize the safety of our seafarers and your cargo, and in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, all its vessels will be temporarily diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future. By temporarily suspending voyages through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, we hope to bring our customers more consistency and predictability despite the associated delays that come with the re-routing. However, this has ultimately brought about increased costs as we try to mitigate the severe disruptions and ripple effects of the ongoing situation.
As previously mentioned in our advisory, our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and review the surcharges depending on the circ*mstances.
Basis the recent review, please find the changes to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for certain trades mentioned in the table below.
For the trades not mentioned in today’s advisory, there will be NO changes to the rate levels for PSS and TDS beyond what was previously announced in our advisory updated further below on this page.
Please note that the rate applicable for Maersk SPOT and Maersk GO bookings have been adjusted to reflect circ*mstances at the time of booking. The current rate for TDS, ECS and PSS will not be added unless expressly stated in the price breakdown. For contracts with less than 1M validity & OOG, please consult your sales representatives on the applicability of ECS and PSS.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)
Trade lane (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - rate valid till 10 Mar PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 750 | 40DRY 1500 | 20 Reef 750 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1500 / 1500 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - Change effective from 11 Mar PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 500 | 40DRY 1000 | 20 Reef 500 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1000 / 1000 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG and SOC containers also. So 40 Flat/Open or SOC will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
On 5 January 2024, Maersk announced, that to prioritize the safety of our seafarers and your cargo, and in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, all its vessels will be temporarily diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future. By temporarily suspending voyages through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden, we hope to bring our customers more consistency and predictability despite the associated delays that come with the re-routing. However, this has ultimately brought about increased costs as we try to mitigate the severe disruptions and ripple effects of the ongoing situation.
As previously mentioned in our advisory, our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and review the surcharges depending on the circ*mstances.
Basis the recent review, please find the changes to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for certain trades mentioned in the table below.
For the trades not mentioned in today’s advisory, there will be NO changes to the rate levels for PSS and TDS beyond what was previously announced in our advisory updated on 4 January. You can find that advisory further below on this page.
Please note that the rate applicable for Maersk SPOT and Maersk GO bookings have been adjusted to reflect circ*mstances at the time of booking. The current rate for TDS, ECS and PSS will not be added unless expressly stated in the price breakdown. For contracts with less than 1M validity & OOG, please consult your sales representatives on the applicability of ECS and PSS.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Price calculation date (PCD) 1 January 2024 until further notice
Trade lane (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
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Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - rate valid till 20 Feb PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 1000 | 40DRY 2000 | 20 Reef 1000 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 2000 / 2000 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) - Change effective from 21 Feb PCD | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 750 | 40DRY 1500 | 20 Reef 750 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1500 / 1500 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG and SOC containers also. So 40 Flat/Open or SOC will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
The A.P. Moller – Maersk group (“Maersk”) is continuing to monitor developments around the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden and making carefully considered changes to services to ensure the safety of our seafarers, vessels and customers’ cargo.
After pausing vessels in the area over the highly escalated security situation, Maersk announced on Tuesday 19 December 2023 that previously paused vessels would be diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for safety reasons and future services would also be the subject of a security evaluation to determine necessary contingencies. This decision was made in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden at this time.
Diverting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to mitigate the ongoing risks of sailing through the region is a necessary step in the interest of safety, but it has ultimately brought about increased costs for carriers. As such, Maersk is invoking Clause 20(a) of the Terms for Carriage and Clause 22(a) of the House Bill of Lading (whichever is appropriate to the relevant carriage) in order to recover these costs.
The additional freight and costs of carriage under Clause 20(a) of the Terms for Carriage and Clause 22(a) of the House Bill of Lading are set out in the table below. These additional charges are effective immediately until further notice and will apply to bookings from Far East Asia that are subject to diversion. This includes shipments already ‘on the water’ that have been or will be diverted. It will be presented as Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) on customer invoices.
In addition, due to severe operational disruption, Maersk is announcing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as set out in the table below until further notice*. This is applicable from 1st January 2024, on all existing and new contracts starting based on market specific price calculation date which in most markets is estimated departure date or gate in of last container on the shipment (subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods). Our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and hope to withdraw surcharges as soon as operationally feasible, however please note that they may also increase depending on the circ*mstances.
We will reach out to customers directly with more specific information related to your shipments as soon as possible.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
TDS/PSS will not be applied to any future Maersk SPOT or Maersk GO bookings.
Clause 20 – Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) – Effective immediately for cargo diverted from Suez
Trade lane (USD per container) | Trade | 20DRY 20REEF 20 NOR | 40DRY 40HDRY 45HDRY 40/45NOR | 40HREF |
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Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) | Trade E1W | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) | Trade E2W | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to East Coast North America (P3E - FEA to USEC) | Trade P3E | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Price calculation date (PCD) 1 January 2024 until further notice
Trade lane (USD per container) | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 Reef | 40HREF / 45 HDRY |
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Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 500 | 40DRY 1,000 | 20 Reef 500 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 1,000 / 1,000 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 1,000 | 40DRY 2,000 | 20 Reef 1,000 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 2,000 / 2,000 |
Trade lane (USD per container) Far East Asia to East Coast North America (P3E - FEA to USEC) - (from 22 Jan PCD) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 300 | 40DRY 600 | 20 Reef 300 | 40HREF / 45 HDRY 600 / 600 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG and SOC containers also. So 40 Flat/Open or SOC will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
The A.P. Moller – Maersk group (“Maersk”) is continuing to monitor developments around the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden and making carefully considered changes to services to ensure the safety of our seafarers, vessels and customers’ cargo.
After pausing vessels in the area over the highly escalated security situation, Maersk announced on Tuesday 19 December 2023 that previously paused vessels would be diverted around the Cape of Good Hope for safety reasons and future services would also be the subject of a security evaluation to determine necessary contingencies. This decision was made in the light of the risks, delays and difficulties associated with transiting the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden at this time.
Diverting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to mitigate the ongoing risks of sailing through the region is a necessary step in the interest of safety, but it has ultimately brought about increased costs for carriers. As such, Maersk is invoking Clause 20(a) of the Terms for Carriage and Clause 22(a) of the House Bill of Lading (whichever is appropriate to the relevant carriage) in order to recover these costs.
The additional freight and costs of carriage under Clause 20(a) of the Terms for Carriage and Clause 22(a) of the House Bill of Lading are set out in the table below. These additional charges are effective immediately until further notice and will apply to bookings to and from Far East Asia that are subject to diversion. It will be presented as Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) on customer invoices.
In addition, due to severe operational disruption, Maersk is announcing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for selected markets, as set out in the table below. Our teams will continue to evaluate the impact of the situation and hope to withdraw surcharges as soon as operationally feasible, however please note that they may also increase depending on the circ*mstances.
We will reach out to customers directly with more specific information related to your shipments as soon as possible.
We appreciate your trust, loyalty and understanding during such challenging times. Our teams are here to serve you, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.
Clause 20 – Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) – Effective immediately for cargo diverted from Suez
Trade lane - USD per container | 20DRY 20REEF 20 NOR | 40DRY 40HDRY 45HDRY 40/45NOR | 40HREF |
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Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to East Coast North America (P3E - FEA to USEC) | 20DRY 200 | 40DRY 400 | 40HREF 450 |
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Price calculation date (PCD) 1January 2024 until further notice
Trade lane - USD per container | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20Reef | 40HREF / 45HDRY |
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Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to North Europe (E1W - FEA to NEUR) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 500 | 40DRY 1000 | 20Reef 500 | 40HREF / 45HDRY 1000 / 1000 |
Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to Mediterranean (E2W - FEA to MED) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 1000 | 40DRY 2000 | 20Reef 1000 | 40HREF / 45HDRY 2000 / 2000 |
Trade lane - USD per container Far East Asia to East Coast North America (P3E - FEA to USEC) | Charge name PSS | 20DRY 300 | 40DRY 600 | 20Reef 300 | 40HREF / 45HDRY 600 / 600 |
* Subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply.
If any rate changes in the advisory, it is effective from the date of the new advisory unless specifically mentioned as a different effective date.
PSS will be applied to all cargoes on the trades mentioned above regardless of vessel routings.
The rates apply to all OOG and SOC containers also. So 40 Flat/Open or SOC will have the same rate as 40 Dry.
for further information on the Peak Season Surcharge, please click here