Maersk Lowers Contingency Surcharges for Indian Subcontinent to Europe Trade
What Happened?
Maersk has announced a reduction in its Emergency Contingency Surcharges for shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent destined for North Europe and the Mediterranean. These revised, lower rates will become effective from a Price Calculation Date of 7 October 2026. The change applies to various container types, including dry, out-of-gauge, and non-operating reefer equipment, resulting in reduced costs for shippers on these specific trade lanes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 6, 2026
Effective from
October 7, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North Europe, Indian Subcontinent -> Mediterranean
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and Mediterranean trade lanes, particularly those with dry, out-of-gauge, or non-operating reefer shipments.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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