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Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trade from Mediterranean (inc. West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece, Turkey) and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea and East Africa
07/03/2026
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) to all cargo from Mediterranean (including West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey) and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea and East Africa.
As from 16 March 2026 (BL date) until further notice, the EFS will be charged at:
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From Mediterranean and Black Sea to Red Sea |
USD 30 |
USD 50 | ||
| From Mediterranean and Black Sea to East Africa | USD 60 |
USD 90 | ||
| From Mediterranean and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent | USD 40 | USD 60 | ||
Any other elements of the price, for the relevant trade published on msc.com, still apply and remain unchanged.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.