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

04 May 2026

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

  • Indian Subcontinent to West Africa

The decrease of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 11 May 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.

Head haul trades (USD per container) Charge Name 20DRY 40DRY 40 HREF l 45 HDRY
Head haul trades (USD per container)
Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW - IME to WAF) - rate valid till 10th May PCD
Charge Name
ECS
20DRY
800
40DRY
800
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
800 I 800
Head haul trades (USD per container)
Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW - IME to WAF) - Change effective from 11th May PCD
Charge Name
ECS
20DRY
400
40DRY
400
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
400 I 400
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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