Maersk Increases Emergency Contingency Surcharge for South Asia to UAE Dry Cargo
What Happened?
Maersk is increasing its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) by US$300 per container for dry cargo moving from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives to the United Arab Emirates. The revised charges, which directly raise shipping costs for customers on this lane, will take effect from the Price Calculation Date of 15 August 2026. This financial adjustment impacts all standard dry container sizes on the specified trade route.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 16, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South Asia -> Middle East
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing dry container shipments from South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives) to the United Arab Emirates.
Source:
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