Maersk Revises PSS for Containers Moved to South America’s East Coast from the Far East

Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the Far East of Asia to the East Coast of South America, which will apply to all containers.

According to the shipping company, containers transported from Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam to Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay will incur a surcharge of USD 1,000 for 20′ containers and USD 2,000 for 40′ and 45′ containers. It will take effect on June 11.

Additionally, starting June 26, a PSS of USD 1,000 for 20′ and USD 2,000 for 40′ and 45′ containers will apply to shipments departing from Taiwan and China bound for any port in the previously mentioned South American countries.

In the specific case of dry cargo containers transported from Shanghai, China, to Santos, Brazil, the PSS will be USD 1,000 for 20′ containers and USD 2,000 for 40′, 40 ′ HC, and 45 ′ HC containers. For refrigerated cargo, the surcharge will be USD 2,000 for 40′ HREEF and 40′ Special containers and USD 1,000 for 20′ Special containers.

“These rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency fees. These rates are not affected by, nor do they affect, any rate notified, published, or filed by local regulatory requirements,” Maersk stated.

“For operations subject to the U.S. Shipping Act or China’s Maritime Regulations, any quotes or surcharges that differ from Maersk’s tariff will not be binding unless included in a service contract or an amendment to a service contract filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable,” the company added.

Source: Portal Portuario

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