Hey there! Looks like there's some news from Maersk about a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) hitting Far East Asia to West Coast South America routes. Now, for a freight forwarder, the key takeaway would be the new fees starting from November 16th, 2023. The PSS applies to not just regular dry containers, but all dry containers and Non-Operating Reefers (NOR) for various origins in Asia heading to the West Coast South America.

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Specifics to Note

Effective Dates:

The surcharge hits Vietnam from November 18th. Regulated areas, including Taiwan China, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Island, and Guam, face this fee from December 3rd.

Tariff Variation:

Different tariff levels exist for various regions and container types, necessitating attention for precise planning along these trade routes.

Geographical Scope

This change influences trade lanes involving countries like China, Japan, Korea, and others, directing towards destinations such as Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Island, and Guam. The validity extends until further notice, serving as a crucial alert for impending shipments in these regions.

Applicable Containers:

All dry containers and Non-Operating Reefers (NOR)

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The New tariff levels are as follows:

Route Specifics

For a snapshot of rates along the Shanghai, China, to Manzanillo, Mexico, effective from November 16th, 2023: