Peak Surcharges
ADS will continue its international service amid the ongoing COVID-19 virus outbreak across the globe. Our objective is to assist our customers with their shipping needs in this challenging environment.
ADS Service Updates
Due to ongoing COVID-19 outbreak across the globe, some services will temporary suspended till further notice. Below are the list of ADS services and its current status.
| Services | Status |
| International Export - Express | Available |
| International Export - Economy | Suspended |
| International Export - eCommerce (CNDirect) | Suspended |
| International Export - eCommerce (SGDirect) | Available |
| International Export - eCommerce (TWDirect) | Available |
| International Export - eCommerce (USDirect) | Suspended |
| International Export - eCommerce (VNDirect) | Available |
| International Import - Express | Available |
| International Import - China Import Express (CIE) | Available |
| International Import - Vietnam Express (VIE) | Available |
ADS Peak Surcharge
A Peak Surcharge will apply to all shipments TO and FROM Malaysia starting 13th April 2020 and until further notice. The surcharges amount may increase from time to time as the market evolve with the ongoing outbreak affecting worldwide. It is advisable to check with ADS or visit our link at
| Express Services | Export | Import |
| Per KG | Per KG | |
| Asia Pacific¹ | RM 3.20 | RM 4.30 |
| Oceania² | RM 7.40 | RM 4.30 |
| Other Countries | RM 1.10 | RM 4.30 |
¹Asia Pacific destinations include China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
²Oceania destinations include Australia and New Zealand
Oversize and Overweight shipments will be temporary suspended until further notice
Peak surcharge applies in addition to existing rates, charges, surcharges and fees. The ADS Fuel Surcharge is calculated on the peak surcharge.
Peak surcharge applies to only International Express services
International Direct services are not affected by the Peak Surcharges but are affected by weekly airfreight rates to selected sectors. Please check with ADS before arranging International Direct services
International eCommerce deliveries will be temporary suspended and replaced with International Express Services, subject to Peak Surcharge
Peak Surcharge – Update (22-Aug-2020)
New Peak Service Surcharge will be effective from 30th August 2020 on wards due to the ongoing pandemic. The increase are due to major cancellations of flight worldwide and high operating cost involve especially on countries that imposed strict lock-down.
| Express Services | Export | Import |
| Per KG | Per KG | |
| Asia Pacific¹ | RM 3.20 | RM 4.30 |
| Oceania² | RM 7.40 | RM 1.00 |
| USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | RM 3.20 | RM 1.00 |
| Other Countries | RM 1.10 | RM 1.00 |
¹Asia Pacific destinations include China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
²Oceania destinations include Australia and New Zealand
The revised surcharge are only affecting Express service which are World Wide Export and Import Service. International Direct and Singapore Trucking are not affected with the surcharges.
Peak Surcharge – Update (21-Sept-2020)
New Peak Surcharge will be effective from 1st October 2020 onward due to the ongoing pandemic. The new Peak Surcharge is affecting Singapore Direct services while Express Services Peak Surcharge remain unchanged.
| Express Services | Export | Import |
| Per KG | Per KG | |
| Asia Pacific¹ | RM 3.20 | RM 4.30 |
| Oceania² | RM 7.40 | RM 1.00 |
| USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico | RM 3.20 | RM 1.00 |
| Other Countries | RM 1.10 | RM 1.00 |
¹Asia Pacific destinations include China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
²Oceania destinations include Australia and New Zealand
| International Direct Services | Export | Import |
| Per KG | Per KG | |
| Singapore Direct | RM 2.80 | RM – |
| Vietnam Direct | RM – | RM – |
| Taiwan Direct | RM – | RM – |
Any Singapore Direct shipments that on 1st October 2020 onward will be charge with Peak Surcharges.
