Asia-US Container Rates Soar to $7,900 Amid Strong Demand and Surcharges

FreightWaves / Maersk · Jul 06, 2026 00:00

Asia-US container rates for the Shanghai to Los Angeles lane reached $7,900 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU), doubling from April levels. Maersk is implementing Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) of $1000 for Far East Asia to Mexico, West Coast South America, and Central America/Caribbean routes effective July 10, 2026, reflecting robust demand and carrier capacity management.