We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for West Africa to Middle east and south Asian area. There will be changes in charges for the following route:
- West Africa to Oman (Excluding Sohar), Jeddah, King Abdullah, Jordan.
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 11 March 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.
| Backhaul trades (USD per container) | Charge Name | 20DRY | 40DRY | 45HDRY | 20REEF / 40HREEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Backhaul trades (USD per container)
West Africa to Oman (excluding Sohar)
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1,800
|
40DRY
3,000
|
45HDRY
3,000
|
20REEF / 40HREEF
Acceptance remains closed
|
|
Backhaul trades (USD per container)
West Africa to Middle East Red Sea (Jeddah & King Abdullah)
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1,800
|
40DRY
3,000
|
45HDRY
3,000
|
20REEF / 40HREEF
Acceptance remains closed
|
|
Backhaul trades (USD per container)
West Africa to Middle East Red Sea (Jordan)
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1,800
|
40DRY
3,000
|
45HDRY
3,000
|
20REEF / 40HREEF
Acceptance remains closed
|