War Risk Surcharge - Trade from the Middle East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean Islands

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 a War Risk Surcharge (WAR) for all cargoes moving from the Arabian Peninsula (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) to West Africa, East Africa, South Africa, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean Islands.

The surcharge will be effective as of 05 March 2026 (gate in date) local time until further notice, and will be charged as follows:

• USD 2000 / 20 ft, USD 3000 / 40 ft and USD 4000 / 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.