It joins other carriers including OOCL and APL that announced similar charges last month.
The port “is facing severe congestion; which unfortunately causes inconveniences and delays,' Maersk Line said.
The charge of $60 for import 20-foot containers and $120 for 40-foot standard and high-cube containers will apply to boxes discharged at Nhava Sheva, including cargo headed for inland container deports. The surcharge is effective for all but U.S. trades on July 20. Trades covered by the Federal Maritime Commission are effective Aug. 16, Maersk said.
