Maersk says it will charge $1,000 for every 20-foot container, up from $900.
By
Anthony Kitimo
Nation Media Group
Importers in Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for higher business costs following a decision by Danish shipping giant Maersk to increase freight charges on cargo moving from China to East African ports.
Maersk announced a revision of its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) applicable to goods shipped from China and Hong Kong to the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, effective June 15, 2026, charging $1,000 for every 20-foot container, up from $900.
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