Maersk Implements Emergency Contingency Surcharge on S5S Trade Lane
What Happened?
Maersk is introducing an Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) of US$1,500 per dry container on its S5S trade, effective 10 September 2026. This fee applies to shipments from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. The carrier cited ongoing network disruption, prolonged transit times, and higher operational costs as the reason for the surcharge.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 30, 2026
Effective from
September 10, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South Asia -> Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk's S5S trade from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands will be impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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