Maersk revises emergency contingency surcharges for ISC–WCLA Trade

COPENHAGEN : Maersk has announced revisions to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) applicable on shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to the West Coast of Latin America (B1S trade lane), citing evolving operational and market conditions.

The revised surcharge structure will impact cargo moving from North West India & Pakistan as well as South & East India to key destinations across West Coast South America, the Caribbean, and Central America. The changes will be effective from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of May 10, 2026, with additional adjustments for select destinations effective May 23, 2026.

Under the updated structure, ECS levels have been increased across container categories, with differentiated rates based on origin regions. The revised surcharges will apply uniformly across all container types, including Out of Gauge (OOG), Shipper-Owned Containers (SOC), and Non-Operating Reefers (NOR).

Key ECS Revisions:
North West India & Pakistan → WCSA / Caribbean / Central America
ECS: USD 1200 (20’), USD 1000 (40’/45’)
Effective: May 10, 2026
South & East India → WCSA / Caribbean / Central America
ECS: USD 1400 (20’ & 40’/45’)
Effective: May 10, 2026
North West India & Pakistan → Puerto Rico & Colombia
ECS: USD 1200 (20’), USD 1000 (40’/45’)
Effective: May 23, 2026
South & East India → Puerto Rico & Colombia
ECS: USD 1400 (20’ & 40’/45’)
Effective: May 23, 2026

The company clarified that all surcharge revisions remain subject to regulatory approvals and applicable notice periods. Customers will see the updated ECS reflected in their invoices post-implementation.

Maersk also confirmed that the advisory has been updated on its official rate announcement channels and assured customers of continued support. Clients are encouraged to reach out to their local Maersk representatives for further clarification.

Port Coverage:
North West India: Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru, Hazira, Pipavav
South & East India: Chennai (Ennore), Kattupalli, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Cochin, Mangalore, Haldia
Middle East Gulf: Dammam, Riyadh, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain
Middle East Red Sea: Jordan, Jeddah, King Abdullah Port

The revision reflects Maersk’s ongoing efforts to manage operational disruptions while ensuring reliable service across key global trade corridors.