MSC will implement two new, time-bound surcharges—namely, the Piracy Risk Surcharge (PRS) and the Suez Canal Surcharge (SCS)—for containerized cargo shipments from Asia to designated ports in the East Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, effective 15 September 2026. The surcharges will be calculated based on the proforma invoice date and remain in effect until formally rescinded or revised by MSC.

The PRS is set at USD 55 per TEU, reflecting elevated maritime security risks in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, which have led to operational disruptions—including route deviations, speed adjustments, and enhanced onboard security protocols—across MSC’s network. Concurrently, the SCS of USD 36 per TEU addresses increased transit costs and navigational uncertainties associated with Suez Canal passage, including heightened canal tolls, mandatory convoy scheduling, and extended waiting times.

Collectively, these surcharges total USD 91 per TEU. They apply exclusively to import shipments originating in Asia and destined for the following ports: Abu Kir, Alexandria Old, Aliaga, Antalya, Batumi, Burgas, Constanța, Evyap, Gebze, Gemlik, Giresun, İskenderun, Istanbul, İzmir, Mersin, Odesa, Poti, Samsun, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, and Varna.

MSC emphasizes that both surcharges are directly linked to verifiable, external cost drivers beyond its operational control. The company will continue to monitor regional security developments, canal authority advisories, and vessel routing data, and reserves the right to adjust or withdraw the surcharges upon material change in underlying conditions.

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/D2jGElriJxD8gPcueEmP4w