Peak Season Surcharge - Trade from North Europe(inc. UK and ScanBaltic) to USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Bahamas

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Peak Season Surcharge - Trade from North Europe(inc. UK and ScanBaltic) to USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Bahamas

23/02/2026

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as from 23 March 2026 until further notice:

For USA, Puerto Rico and Bahamas PODs, as from 23 March 2026 (gate in date) until further notice, the PSS will be charged at:

o USD 500 for 20 DV
o USD 700 for 40 DV-HC
o USD 1000 for Reefer & special equipment

For Mexico and Canada PODs, as from 23 March 2026 (sailing date) until further notice, the PSS will be charged at:

USD 500  for 20 DV
o USD 700  for 40 DV-HC
o USD 1000  for Reefer & special equipment

Any other elements of the price, as indicated in the last EU Price Announcements for the relevant trades published on msc.com still apply and remain unchanged.  

Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.