Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trades from Northern Europe (inc. UK and Scanbaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa

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Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trades from Northern Europe (inc. UK and Scanbaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa

25/03/2026

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will update the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) to all cargo from Northern Europe (including UK and Scanbaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa.

As from 01 April 2026 (BL date) until further notice, the EFS will be charged as follows:

 Trades  DRY/TEU  REEFER/TEU
 From Scanbaltic to Red Sea
USD 175
USD 270
From Scanbaltic to East Africa USD 285
USD 430
From Northern Europe (including UK) to Red Sea USD 125 USD 185
From Northern Europe (including UK) to East Africa  USD 230 USD 345

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.