EU Price Announcement – Trade from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Europe

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces the following freight rates as from 01 January 2026 until further notice but not beyond 31 January 2026.

All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified.

• The above Rates are inclusive of the Base Rate (i.e. ocean freight rate), Origin terminal handling charge (OTHC), Port Surcharge at origin (PAD), Contingency Adjustment Charge (CAC), Piracy Risk Surcharge (PRS), Emission Control Areas (ECA).

• The above Rates are subject to:

o BRC (Bunker Recovery Charge): USD 168/TEU DRY
o ETS (Emissions Trading System ): USD 81/TEU
o FEU (Fuel EU) : USD 16/TEU
o CSF (Carrier Security Fee):

• From Colombo USD 11 / Container
• From Chattogram USD 13 / Container

o ISPS (Ship and Port Security Charge): Antwerp EUR 20 / Container
o PSR (Port Secure Release Fee): Antwerp EUR 8 / Container

o DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge):

• Antwerp EUR 230 / CONTAINER DRY
• Valencia EUR 248 / CONTAINER DRY 

• FAK excludes all IMO Category commodities and high value commodities.
• Local and contingency charges may also apply, for further information please contact your MSC local agent.
• Tariffs for other port pairs, commodities and container types (including reefers) for this trade, that are not listed above may also be subject to increases. Please contact your MSC local agent for queries related to commodities not included in FAK rates, port pairs, specific equipment or other pricing information not included in this Price Announcement.
• MSC Agencies’ standard terms and conditions apply including MSC’s standard Bill of Lading. Unless otherwise specified on MSC agencies’ standard terms and conditions, MSC shall allow 3 days’ free time to collect and return the container.