Maersk Adjusts Contingency Surcharge for Oceania to Middle East Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk has revised its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments from Oceania to the Middle East, implementing a two-tiered cost structure effective August 1, 2026. A new, lower surcharge will apply to most Middle East destinations, while higher existing surcharges are maintained for cargo moving to Red Sea ports. This change directly impacts transport costs for shippers on this trade lane, with specific rates varying by destination and container type.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 24, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Oceania -> Middle East
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the Oceania -> Middle East trade lane, particularly those with cargo destined for Red Sea ports.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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