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Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trade from Mediterranean (inc. West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey) and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea and East Africa
25/03/2026
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will update the 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 01 April 2026 (BL date) until 15 April 2026, the EFS will be charged at:
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Red Sea |
USD 100 |
USD 150 | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to East Africa | USD 230 |
USD 350 | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Indian Sub-Continent | USD 150 | USD 220 | ||
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to Red Sea |
USD 75 |
USD 115 | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to East Africa | USD 175 |
USD 260 | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent | USD 110 | USD 170 | ||
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.