A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced that it will increase its Port Additional Export (PAE) and Port Additional Import (PAI) charges on South African cargo following new terminal fees introduced by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).
The revised charges are intended to recover the Fuel Neutrality Charge implemented by TPT and will apply to all containers handled through South African ports.
Under the revised tariff structure, both import and export charges will rise from 52 ZAR to 78 ZAR per container for cargo moving between South Africa and global trade lanes.
The updated rates for non-regulated countries will take effect from 15 June 2026, while regulated countries, alongside exports from Brazil and South Korea, will see the increases applied from 15 July 2026.
According to Maersk, the Fuel Neutrality Charge introduced by TPT will be reviewed monthly and may be adjusted depending on changes to the underlying fee structure.
The carrier said the surcharge applies across all global trade lanes linked to South Africa and covers both inbound and outbound container movements.
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Maersk also noted that pricing calculations for non-spot bookings will continue to be based on the Price Calculation Date (PCD).
For non-FMC trades, this refers to the scheduled departure date of the first ocean leg at the time of booking confirmation, while FMC-regulated trades will use the last container gate-in date.
For spot bookings, the applicable rate will be determined using the first vessel’s estimated time of departure at booking confirmation.
The shipping line added that the revised tariffs remain subject to additional local and contingency surcharges and do not replace existing regulatory tariff requirements in applicable jurisdictions.
For more information:
Maersk – https://www.maersk.com/
