We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North Europe & Mediterranean (E3W & E4W) trades.

There will be changes in charges for the following routes:

  • Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North Europe (E3W)
  • Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to Mediterranean (E4W)

The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 15th August 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 trade (USD per container) Charge Name 20DRY 40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY 40 HREF
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3500 3500 3500
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4500 4500 4500
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3800 4400 4400
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 3800 5400 5400
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3800 4400 4400
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 3800 5400 5400
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 4000 4800 4400
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4000 5800 5400
Middle East Gulf to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 600 800 800
Middle East Gulf to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4400 5800 6600
Middle East Red Sea to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 2100 3300 4100
Middle East Red Sea to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 2100 4300 4100
Middle East Jordan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 2100 3300 4100
Middle East Jordan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 2100 4300 4100
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3900 4100 4100
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4900 5100 5100
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3800 4400 4400
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 3800 5400 5400
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 3800 4400 4400
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 3800 5400 5400
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 4000 4800 4400
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4000 5800 5400
Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 600 800 800
Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 4400 5800 6600
Middle East Red Sea to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 2100 3300 4100
Middle East Red Sea to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 2100 4300 4100
Middle East Jordan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 14th August PCD ECS 2100 3300 4100
Middle East Jordan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 15th August PCD ECS 2100 4300 4100

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), Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and UAE, Oman – Excluding Sohar, Salalah, Fujairah & Khorfakkan

**Middle East Red Sea – Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia Western Province – Red Sea)

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