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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:
- Middle East Gulf to North Europe & Mediterranean
- Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 1 February 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 31st January 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 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
500
|
40DRY
300
|
20 REEF
1500
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1500 | 300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY
500
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 | 500
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1200
|
40DRY
1000
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 | 1000
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY
500
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 | 500
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1200
|
40DRY
1000
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 | 1000
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
900
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 | 900
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
1400
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 | 1400
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Gulf to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
800
|
20 REEF
800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
800 | 800
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Gulf to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEUR) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
1300
|
20 REEF
1300
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1300 | 1300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
300
|
20 REEF
1800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1800 | 300
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
900
|
40DRY
600
|
20 REEF
1800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1800 | 600
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY
500
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 | 500
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1200
|
40DRY
1000
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 I 1000
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY
500
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 I 500
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1200
|
40DRY
1000
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 I 1000
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
900
|
20 REEF
1700
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1700 I 900
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
1400
|
20 REEF
2200
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
2200 I 1400
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 31st January PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY
800
|
20 REEF
800
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
800 I 800
|
|
Headhaul trades (USD per container)
Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 1st February PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1100
|
40DRY
1300
|
20 REEF
1300
|
40 HREF l 45 HDRY
1300 I 1300
|