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Emergency War Surcharge - Trade from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to East Africa, Somalia, Mozambique and Indian Ocean Islands
05/03/2026
The evolving security situation in the Middle East is affecting maritime traffic in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab El-Mandeb and causing disruption throughout our network. Consequently, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will implement an Emergency War Surcharge for all cargoes moving from the Indian Subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) to East Africa, Somalia, Mozambique and Indian Ocean islands.
The surcharge will be effective as of 05 March 2026 local time (gate in date) until further notice, and will be charged as follows:
- For dry cargo: USD 500 / TEU
- For reefer cargo: USD 1000 / TEU reefer
MSC continues to closely monitor the situation and is working with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of its operations.
We thank you for your understanding and patience and we will keep you updated with further developments.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.