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Global maritime shipping fee and surcharge updates

Overview

Major shipping carriers have implemented various fee increases and surcharges affecting multiple global trade routes.

In late July 2026, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced revised freight rates for shipments moving from South Asia—specifically Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan—to European ports in Belgium and Spain. These rates, effective mid-August, cover base ocean freight and certain origin surcharges, though fuel and emissions fees remain separate.

Concurrently, Maersk introduced a 20% Intermodal Fuel Fee for landside transportation in Australia and New Zealand to address rising energy prices and Middle East uncertainty. By late August, Maersk expanded its surcharges to include an emergency contingency fee of approximately US$1,500 for dry container shipments traveling from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to South Africa and Indian Ocean islands. The carrier attributed this to capacity constraints, higher operating expenses, and voyage deviations.

Entities

South Carolina Ports · A.P. Moller-Maersk · Mediterranean Shipping Company · Maersk · USA Poultry & Egg Export Council

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Global shipping updates: SC Ports expands routes and Maersk adds surcharges

    South Carolina Ports expands South American connectivity via CMA CGM, while Maersk introduces a new R24,000 shipping surcharge for routes to South Africa.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MSC and Maersk Announce New Freight and Fuel Fees for Key Trade Routes

    MSC set new South Asia‑Europe container rates for August 2026, while Maersk imposed a 20% intermodal fuel fee in Australia and New Zealand, raising shipping costs globally.

Sources

container-news.com · freightnews.co.za · panoramamaritimoylogistico.com · portalportuario.cl