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Emergency Fuel Surcharge - Trade from Mediterranean (inc. West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey) and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea and East Africa
09/03/2026
Please be aware this announcement replaces the customer communication issued on 07 March 2026.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) to all cargo from Mediterranean (including West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey) and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea and East Africa.
As from 16 March 2026 (BL date) until 31 March 2026, the EFS will be charged at:
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Red Sea |
USD 60 |
USD 90 | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to East Africa | USD 135 |
USD 200 | ||
| From West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Indian Sub-Continent | USD 85 | USD 130 | ||
| Trades | DRY/TEU | REEFER/TEU | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to Red Sea |
USD 70 |
USD 100 | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to East Africa | USD 155 |
USD 230 | ||
| From East Mediterranean and Black Sea to Indian Sub-Continent | USD 100 | USD 150 | ||
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.