Maersk's latest price cut is effectively giving you half a container's profit for free
2026-10-27

Under the revision:  

• The DPI for a 20-foot dry container has been reduced from INR 21,000 to INR 12,150;  

• The DPI for both 40-foot dry and 40-foot high-cube dry containers has been reduced from INR 36,400 to INR 18,800.  

The applicable destination code is INNWD. A summary of the revised rates is provided below:  

Destination

Code

Container Type

Previous Rate

New Rate

New Delhi

INNWD

20’ dry

INR 21,000

INR 12,150 

New Delhi

INNWD

40’ dry

INR 36,400 

INR 18,800 

New Delhi

INNWD

40’ high-cube dry

INR 36,400 

INR 18,800 


Please note that while Maersk’s official announcement refers to this fee as the “Dry Port Surcharge – Import (DPI)”, the corresponding tariff documentation uses the charge code “DPS”. Stakeholders are advised to verify the correct designation in contractual and billing contexts.


Resource..: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ILmVz8IZQqecbLcaDKQOAA