Maersk introduces dry port surcharge on Indian exports

Maersk has announced the introduction of a Dry Port Surcharge Export (DPS) for cargo moving from Indian inland locations via Indian ports of loading to worldwide destinations.

The new surcharge will apply to all 40-foot dry containers and will take effect from 24 December 2025. According to Maersk, the DPS will be applicable to both regulated and non-regulated countries.

The carrier said the surcharge is being introduced as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain a broad service portfolio, competitive transit times and high levels of schedule reliability across its global network.

The revised tariff amount is detailed as follows 

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