MSC Implements New Piracy and Suez Canal Surcharges for Asia-Mediterranean Shipments
What Happened?
MSC will implement new Piracy Risk and Suez Canal surcharges totaling US$91 per TEU for cargo moving from Asia to 21 specified ports in the East Mediterranean and Black Sea. The charges, attributed to piracy risks around the Arabian Peninsula impacting vessel operations, will be effective from 15 September 2026. This measure directly increases shipping costs for stakeholders on this key trade lane until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 9, 2026
Effective from
September 15, 2026
Carrier
MSCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> East Mediterranean, Asia -> Black Sea
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving from Asia to the East Mediterranean and Black Sea will face increased shipping costs due to these new surcharges.
Source:
MSCSet surcharge alert
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