Maersk has announced new surcharge measures covering Mediterranean exports to North America and cargo moving from Asia and the Middle East to Durban. The changes include a US$250 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the Mediterranean to the United States and Canada. Maersk has also clarified the scope of its congestion fee for Durban. Mediterranean-US and Canada PSS set at US$250 From 5 October 2026 , Maersk will introduce a PSS of US$250 per container from both the West and East Mediterranean to the United States and Canada. The surcharge applies to all dry container types, including 20-foot, 40-foot and 45-foot high-cube equipment. The advisory also lists 40-foot high-cube reefer equipment at the same US$250 level. The measure will remain in effect until further notice. The West Mediterranean origin scope includes ports across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Algeria, Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Malta, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Tunisia. The East Mediterranean scope covers Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Lebanon, Romania, Türkiye and Ukraine. Maersk clarifies Durban congestion fee Separately, Maersk has revised the scope of its Congestion Fee Destination (CFD) for Durban. The carrier clarified that cargo from the Indian Subcontinent is included alongside existing Far East Asia and Middle East origins. The charge applies regardless of which Durban terminal handles the container. The congestion fee is US$250 per 20-foot container and US$500 per 40-foot container . It takes effect on 15 September 2026 for non-regulated countries , followed by 18 September for Vietnam and 3 October for South Korea . The post Maersk introduces new surcharges across Mediterranean and Durban trades appeared first on Container News .