Change to Emergency Contingency Surcharge ECS Adjustment World to Upper Gulf Countries

Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East driven by military conflict in the region, most of our services have been significantly disrupted. We are currently operating under multiple constraints and contingencies, with our network operations significantly impacted. At this stage, it remains uncertain how long these conditions will persist. Please rest assured that we are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our people, safeguard our customers’ cargo, and maintain service stability across the network.

In light of these operational challenges and the associated increase in costs, we will implement from below Origins to Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, UAE (excluding Khor Fakkan) and Saudi (excluding Jeddah & King Abdullah). Separate ECS is applied and communicated earlier for Khor Fakkan, Jeddah & King Abdullah

• New ECS levels will apply to cargo originating from below Origins to Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, UAE (excluding Khor Fakkan) and Saudi (excluding Jeddah & King Abdullah), effective Price Calculation Date (PCD) 16 May for Non-FMC trades.
• For FMC-regulated countries (United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Taiwan, and Colombia), a 30-day notice period will apply. For Vietnam, a 15-day notice period will apply.
• The updated ECS levels are reflected in the table below, and the Rate Announcements page has been updated accordingly.
• All surcharge changes remain subject to any applicable regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will become effective. Applicable surcharges will be reflected in your latest invoices, and we will continue to keep you informed of any further updates.
• If you have any questions, please contact your local Maersk office or representative, who will be happy to assist. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to supporting your supply chain needs.
• New ECS Effective 16th May (USD)

The implementation will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 16 May 2026.

The rates apply to all OOG, SOC and NOR containers also. So 40 Flat/Open/NOR will have the same rate as 40 Dry

Cargo in transit will not be impacted by this implementation