Price Announcement - Trade from Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean

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Price Announcement - Trade from Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean

02/03/2026

In order to support the continued provision of reliable and efficient services across its network, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces the following new freight rates, from all Far East ports (including but not limited to ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia) to all Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean ports, as from 10 March 2026 until further notice but not beyond 21 March 2026.

Port of Discharge

New All-in Rates (FAK)

20 DV

40 DV-HC

WEST AFRICA / Nigeria

USD 4’600

USD 5’600

WEST AFRICA BASE PORTS

USD 3’750

USD 4’900

SOUTH AFRICA

USD 3’300

USD 4’300

EAST AFRICA / Mombasa

USD 3’150

USD 4’350

MOZAMBIQUE

USD 3’950

USD 6’150

SOMALIA / Berbera

USD 4’450

USD 6’600

INDIAN OCEAN / Port Louis

USD 3’250

USD 4’150

Above FAK rates are subject to all surcharges & locals both ends (VATOS).


MSC agencies’ standard terms and conditions apply including MSC’s standard Bill of Lading. Unless otherwise specified in MSC agencies’ standard terms and conditions.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices