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Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Ex Eastern Mediterranean Countries to Central America, Caribbean and South America West Coast Countries

2021-03-08

Dear Valued Customer,

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Hamburg Süd is increasing the current Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) Ex Eastern Mediterranean Countries to Central America, Caribbean and South America West Coast Countries effective as of 1st April 2021 for Non-Regulated and from 5th April for Regulated corridors (Colombia).

The Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) tariff levels are as follows:

Charge code Origin Destination Container Size/Type Charge basis Currency Levels
PSS Ex Eastern Mediterranean Countries Central America and Caribbean and South America West Coast Countries 20' RF/FR/OT/TK/DRY/HDRY/RH/FR/OH/FH Per container USD 150
PSS Ex Eastern Mediterranean Countries Central America and Caribbean and South America West Coast Countries 40' RF/FR/OT/TK/DRY/HDRY/RH/FR/OH/FH Per container USD 300

Effective date is based on the loading date according to pro forma.

In addition to PSS, further price elements will apply:

  • Base Rate, please click here
  • Bunker related charges and surcharges, please click here
  • LSS (ECA), please click here
  • Security related charges and surcharges – respectively applicable at the Port of Origin and the Port of Destination –, please click here
  • Terminal Handling Charges – respectively applicable at the Port of Origin and the Port of Destination –, please click here
  • all other applicable surcharges, such as local charges and contingency charges, valid at the time of shipment

We want to thank you for your business and look forward to continuously serving your transportation needs. If you require more information, please contact your local sales manager or any of our customer service advisors.

With kind regards,
Hamburg Süd

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