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We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) for Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean (E3W & E4W) trades.
There will be changes in charges for the following routes:
- Indian Subcontinent to North Europe
- Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 10th July 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 trade (USD per container) | Charge Name | 20DRY | 40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY | 40 HREF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 9th July PCD |
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
1700
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
1700
|
40 HREF
2000
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2500
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2500
|
40 HREF
2500
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2300
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2400
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2800
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3400
|
40 HREF
3400
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2300
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2400
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2800
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3400
|
40 HREF
3400
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2500
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2800
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Bangladesh to North Europe (E3W - IME to NEU) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
3000
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3800
|
40 HREF
3400
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2100
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2300
|
40 HREF
2300
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
North West India and Pakistan to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED)- Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2900
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3100
|
40 HREF
3100
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2300
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2400
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Nepal, South and East India to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2800
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3400
|
40 HREF
3400
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2300
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2400
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Sri Lanka & Maldives to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2800
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3400
|
40 HREF
3400
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - rate valid till 9th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
2500
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
2800
|
40 HREF
2600
|
|
Headhaul trade (USD per container)
Bangladesh to Mediterranean (E4W - IME to MED) - Change effective from 10th July PCD
|
Charge Name
ECS
|
20DRY
3000
|
40DRY/HDRY | 45 HDRY
3800
|
40 HREF
3400
|
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 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 Sea)