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We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for Middle East Gulf and Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean (E3W & E4W) trades. There will be changes in charges for the following route:
- Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean
- Middle East Red Sea to North Europe & Mediterranean
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 15 March 2026. You can see the changes to the ECS surcharge on the table published below. Our Rate Announcements page is also updated with this advisory.
All surcharge changes are subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply. You will see any relevant surcharges on your latest invoices, and we will keep you updated of any further changes.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk office or Maersk representative. They are standing by to help. Thank you for your understanding during this time. We remain committed to supporting you and your business with your supply chain needs.
| Headhaul trades (USD per container) | Charge Name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 20 REEF | 40 HREF l 45 HDRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
200
|
40DRY
0
|
20 REEF
1500
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1500 | 0
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
500
|
40DRY
500
|
20 REEF
1500
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1500 | 500
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Red Sea (Jeddah, King Abdullah & Jordan) to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - rate valid till 14th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
300
|
40DRY
300
|
20 REEF
300
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
300 | 300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Red Sea (Jeddah, King Abdullah & Jordan) to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - Change effective from 15th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
600
|
20 REEF
600
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
600 I 600
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
300
|
20 REEF
1800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1800 I 300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
800
|
20 REEF
1800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1800 I 800
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Red Sea (Jeddah, King Abdullah & Jordan) to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
300
|
40DRY
300
|
20 REEF
300
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
300 I 300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Red Sea (Jeddah, King Abdullah & Jordan) to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th March PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
600
|
20 REEF
600
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
600 I 600
|
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry
**North West India - Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru, Hazira, Pipavav
**South and East India - Ennore Chennai, Kattupalli, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Cochin, Mangalore, Haldia ports
**Middle East Gulf – Dammam & Riyadh (Saudi Arabia Eastern Province - Gulf), UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain
**Middle East Red Sea – Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia Western Province – Red Sea)