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Change to Emergency Contingency Surcharge Indian Subcontinent & Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW)

17 Mar 2026

We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for Indian Subcontinent & Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW) trades. There will be changes in charges for the following route:

  • Indian Subcontinent & Pakistan to All West Africa

The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 1 April 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)
Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW - IME to WAF) - rate valid till 31st March PCD
Charge Name
ECS
20DRY
400
40DRY
300
20 REEF
400
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
300 I 300
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW - IME to WAF) - Change effective from 1st April PCD
Charge Name
ECS
20DRY
800
40DRY
800
20 REEF
800
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
800 | 800
The rates apply to all OOG,SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry

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