MSC Expands Piracy and Suez Canal Surcharges to All Mediterranean Ports
What Happened?
MSC has announced the extension of its Piracy Risk Surcharge and Suez Canal Surcharge to cover all remaining Mediterranean and Black Sea destinations for cargo moving from Asia. Taking effect on 15 November 2026, the updated charges apply across the West and East Mediterranean, Adriatic, North Africa, and Black Sea regions. The carrier cited ongoing security concerns and heightened risks around the Arabian Peninsula as the basis for the adjustment.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 12, 2026
Effective from
November 15, 2026
Carrier
MSCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Mediterranean, Asia -> Black Sea, Asia -> North Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs importing containerized cargo from Asia into Mediterranean, North African, and Black Sea destinations.
Source:
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