Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trades from Asia to USA and Canada

Recent events in the Middle East have created significant disruption across the global fuel market. This has driven a rapid increase in marine fuel prices globally and has altered the normal geographic distribution of marine fuel supply.

As a consequence this has reduced the availability of bunker fuel at many traditional sourcing locations, which are increasing procurement challenges and adding operating costs across our network.

As a result, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will update the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) previously announced on 11 March 2026 to offset the operational disruption and maintain service continuity.

As from 01 May 2026 (VATOS; gate-in date) until further notice, the EFS will be applicable to all cargo on the trades from Asia to USA and Canada, and will be charged as follows:

Trades	20 DV	40 DV & HC	45' HC	20' RE	40 HR
From Asia to USA and Canada East Coast	USD 322	USD 644	USD 815	USD 483	USD 966
From Asia to USA and Canada West Coast	USD 234	USD 467	USD 591	USD 351	USD 701

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.