MSC hikes multiple surcharges across global routes into spring 2026
MSC announced a wave of rate increases and surcharges across several routes effective mid-March to early April 2026, including new freight rates from Nhava Sheva (India) and Pakistan to Europe (e.g., $2,150 per TEU to Antwerp and $2,250 per TEU to Valencia), an Emergency Fuel Surcharge from Northern Europe to the Indian Subcontinent ($100 per TEU for dry, $150 per TEU for reefer), and a Peak Season Surcharge from Europe to Southern Africa effective April 2, 2026 ($125 per TEU to South Africa, $150 per TEU to Namibia, $250 per TEU to Mozambique; reefers to Namibia and Mozambique higher). Additional Emergency Fuel surcharges will apply on routes between Northern Europe and multiple destinations including Italy, Red Sea, East Africa, West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Australia and New Zealand, with rates varying by route and container type. The charges are in addition to existing bunker recovery charges, ETS fees and other applicable fees, and apply to freight-all-kind cargo excluding IMO and high-value commodities.
