MSC Implements New FAK Rates for India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to Europe Trade
What Happened?
MSC has announced a significant Freight All Kinds (FAK) rate increase for shipments from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to Europe, effective 1 August 2026. These new rates, valid for one month, will raise costs for shippers on this key trade lane. Additional surcharges, including bunker and EU-related fees, will also apply.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 20, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
MSCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> Europe
Affected Ports
Antwerp, Valencia
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to European destinations will be directly impacted by these increased freight costs.
Source:
MSCSet surcharge alert
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