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

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) to all cargo from Northern Europe (including UK and Scanbaltic) to Red Sea and East Africa.

As from 1st May 2026 (BL date) until 15th May, the EFS will be charged as follows:

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.