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Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trade from Northern Europe (inc. UK and ScanBaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa
09/03/2026
Please be aware this announcement replaces the customer communication issued on 07 March 2026.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) to all cargo from Northern Europe (including UK and ScanBaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa.
As from 16 March 2026 (BL date) until further notice, the EFS will be charged as follows:
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From ScanBaltic to Red Sea |
USD 120 |
USD 180 | ||
| From ScanBaltic to East Africa | USD 190 |
USD 290 | ||
| From Northern Europe (including UK) to Red Sea | USD 85 | USD 125 | ||
| From Northern Europe (including UK) to East Africa | USD 155 | USD 230 | ||
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.