Maersk wishes to inform customers of a new government-mandated ozone treatment requirement applicable to refrigerated containers carrying meat products exported from Nicaragua. Effective September 1st, 2026, the Nicaraguan authorities require all affected shipments to undergo mandatory ozone treatment performed by the Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (OIRSA) prior to export. To be authorized for loading, containers must be accompanied by a valid OIRSA-issued Ozone Treatment Certificate and sealed with the official government seal. Government inspectors will verify compliance before vessel loading, and containers failing to meet these requirements may be rejected for export by the relevant authorities.
To support compliance with this mandatory regulation and recover associated operational costs, Maersk will implement the following surcharge effective September 21st, 2026.
| Charge Code | Charge Name | Location | Currency | Amount | Cargo Type | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE | Additional Service Export | All Nicaragua loading ports | USD | 267.23* | Reefer/ Meat Products | Per container |
*Ozone=USD 250.03, Seal=USD 5, Surveyor transportation=USD12.2
Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on Price Calculation Date (PCD).
For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings.
For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.
SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on [Booking confirmation date or 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation] for spot bookings.
For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk tariff shall not be binding on Maersk unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE), as applicable. For such trades, the effective date of this surcharge may differ from the date stated above based on applicable requirements.
We review all surcharges regularly and you can find all surcharge updates here.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk representative. We are always standing by to help you plan your future supply chain moves and assist you with your logistical needs.