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We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for India and Pakistan to West Coast Latin America (B1S) trade. There will be changes in charges for the following routes:
- North West India and Pakistan to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
- South & East India to East and West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 1st 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.
Applicable ECS effective 1st March 2026
| Trade | Region/Corridor | Charge name | 20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
North West India and Pakistan to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
400 / 200
|
40HREF
1600
|
Effective Date
01-Mar-26
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
South & East India to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
600 / 600
|
40HREF
2200
|
Effective Date
01-Mar-26
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Maldives to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
600 / 400
|
40HREF
2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Gulf to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
1500 / 1500
|
40HREF
1500
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Red Sea (Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah) to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
700 / 800
|
40HREF
900
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
North West India and Pakistan to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
400 / 0
|
40HREF
2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
South & East India to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
600 / 400
|
40HREF
2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Maldives to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
600 / 400
|
40HREF
2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Gulf to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
1500 / 1500
|
40HREF
1500
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Red Sea (Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah) to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY / 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY
200 / 300
|
40HREF
400
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
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 and 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), UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain
**Middle East Red Sea – Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia Western Province – Red