The revised ECS rates will take effect for bookings with a Price Calculation Date of 1 November 2026 or thereafter.  

Effective 1 November 2026, the ECS will rise from USD 500 to USD 1,500 per container across all dry cargo containers—both 20-foot and 40-foot units.  

Revised ECS Rates (per container):  

• 20-foot dry containers: USD 500 → USD 1,500  

• 40-foot dry containers: USD 500 → USD 1,500  

Scope of application:  

The revised surcharge applies to all export shipments originating from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka bound for South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. It also extends to refrigerated containers (reefers), special-purpose equipment, out-of-gauge (OOG) units, non-operating reefers, and shipper-owned containers (SOCs), unless explicitly exempted under contractual terms or regulatory provisions. 

Rationale:  

Maersk cited ongoing disruptions stemming from the evolving security and operational situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as a key driver behind this adjustment. The carrier indicated that deteriorating port access, extended transit times, increased fuel and bunker costs, and broader network-wide cost pressures necessitate the revision.  

Important notes:  

• The implementation remains subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and statutory notice periods.  

• All rates are quoted in USD and apply per container, irrespective of cargo weight or volume.

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9x-cJ0q8FlGLrtOt2R6bjA