Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for containerized cargo originating from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh destined for major European ports, effective 1 August 2026. These rates shall remain in force until further notice, subject to a definitive expiry date of 31 August 2026.  

For shipments from India and Pakistan, the FAK rates to Antwerp range between USD 4,650 and USD 4,950 per TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit), while rates to Valencia range between USD 4,750 and USD 5,050 per TEU. Specifically:

– Nhava Sheva: USD 4,650 (Antwerp), USD 4,750 (Valencia);  

– Ennore: USD 4,850 (Antwerp), USD 4,950 (Valencia);  

– Kolkata: USD 4,950 (Antwerp), USD 5,050 (Valencia);  

– Port Qasim: USD 4,650 (Antwerp), USD 4,750 (Valencia). 

For cargo originating from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the following FAK rates apply:  

– Colombo: USD 3,050 for 20-ft containers and USD 3,350 for 40-ft/40-ft HC containers, applicable to both Antwerp and Valencia;  

– Chattogram: USD 3,050 for 20-ft containers and USD 3,850 for 40-ft/40-ft HC containers. 

The published FAK rates incorporate base ocean freight, the Contingency Adjustment Charge (CAC), Piracy Risk Surcharge (PRS), and Emission Control Area (ECA) surcharge. Additional mandatory surcharges—namely the Bunker Recovery Charge (BRC), EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) levy, FuelEU Maritime charge, Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS), terminal handling charges (THC), and applicable local fees—remain applicable and are not included in the FAK tariff.  

Notably, MSC explicitly excludes IMO-regulated hazardous cargo and high-value commodities from eligibility under these FAK rates.

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1CDDmoWMgWkj2Mks7-HXIw