Maersk has announced updated tariffs for intermodal container transportation between Ukrainian terminals and the Polish port of Gdańsk (DCT). The new pricing will take effect on September 1, 2026. For imports, the revised rates apply to new shipments based on the Delivery Order date, while export rates apply to new bookings based on the equipment release date.
Export rates for standard dry cargo will range from US$1,400 to US$1,950 for 20-foot containers (20DV) and from US$1,500 to US$2,300 for 40-foot containers (40DV/HC), depending on the departure terminal. The lowest rates apply to the Mostyska–Gdańsk route, at US$1,400 for a 20-foot container and US$1,500 for a 40-foot container, with a transit time of approximately two days. The highest tariffs apply to shipments from Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv, reaching US$1,950 and US$2,300, respectively.
In addition to the base transport charges, Maersk has revised pricing for optional logistics services. Last-mile delivery will cost between US$270 and US$1,350, depending on distance. The first eight hours remain free of charge, after which customers will pay US$100 for the second day and US$150 for each additional day. Separate fees also apply for changing the transport mode and handling hazardous cargo transfers between rail and road transport.
The updated tariff structure reflects the growing importance of Poland as a logistics gateway for Ukrainian exports. With Black Sea shipping still constrained, container routes through Gdańsk have become an essential corridor for agricultural commodities and other cargo moving to European and global markets. At the same time, the revised pricing is expected to influence logistics costs for Ukrainian exporters during the peak new-crop shipping season.