MSC Implements New Freight Rates and Surcharges for Transatlantic Trade Lane
What Happened?
MSC will implement new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates and mandatory surcharges on its transatlantic trade lane from Northwest Europe and Scandinavia/Baltic to North America. These adjustments, effective October 1, 2026, will increase shipping costs by $450 per TEU, covering bunker, emissions, and Panama Canal fees. The implementation date depends on either gate-in or sailing date based on the destination country.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 4, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MSCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Northwest Europe -> North America, Scandinavia/Baltic -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing MSC's transatlantic services from Northwest Europe and Scandinavia/Baltic to North America will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
MSCSet surcharge alert
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