What’s Behind Maersk’s New Surcharge? Introducing a $60 Transit Fee for Central America
Publish Time: 2025-03-03 Origin: Site
On February 26, Maersk announced the introduction of an In-Transit Surcharge for cargo destined to Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. This new fee is part of Maersk’s efforts to enhance service reliability and meet delivery timelines for “door-to-door” shipments in the region.
Service Optimization and Customs Support
Maersk stated that the surcharge will support its newly implemented service optimization measures at ports in these countries. These improvements aim to streamline cargo transportation and ensure timely deliveries. To facilitate this, Maersk will deploy dedicated customs teams to expedite clearance processes at ports.
The specialized teams will work closely with port authorities and logistics partners to accelerate the handling of transit declarations (DUCA T), ensuring smoother and faster cross-border movements.
Surcharge Details
Starting from February 26 (for non-U.S. contracts) and March 26 (for U.S. contracts), a fee of $60 per shipment will be automatically applied to all “door-to-door” cargo involving cross-border transit to the aforementioned countries. This surcharge aligns with local regulations and is designed to cover the costs of enhanced customs support and service improvements.