Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and CMA CGM announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of up to $2,000 per container on key routes from Asia to North/Latin America, citing tariff-driven market volatility. SCFI data shows US trade lane rates dropping 4.8% as shippers halt bookings.

Maersk will implement Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of 1,000−2,000 per container from select Far East regions to North America starting May 15, excluding Mainland China/Hong Kong. The move comes as US tariff uncertainty triggers a global container crunch.