Maersk Adjusts Emergency Contingency Surcharges from Oman and UAE
What Happened?
Maersk has announced a revised Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for exports originating from key Gulf hubs in Oman and the UAE. These new surcharges, effective August 1, 2026, will impact major trade lanes to Europe, the Americas, and South Africa, significantly increasing shipping costs for customers. Rates will vary based on origin, destination, and container type, with implementation subject to regulatory notice periods.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 29, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Middle East -> Europe, Middle East -> North America, Middle East -> South America, Middle East -> Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs exporting goods from Oman and the UAE to Europe, the Americas, and South Africa will be directly impacted by these revised surcharges.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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