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We would like to inform you of changes to the Emergency Contingency Surcharges (ECS) from India and Pakistan to Latin America (B1S & X5ML) trade. There will be changes in charges for the following routes:
- North West India and Pakistan to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America / East Coast South America
- South & East India to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America / East Coast South America
The increase of the surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) 15th April 2026. You can see the changes to the ECS surcharge on the table published here. Our Rate Announcements page is also updated with this advisory.
All surcharge changes are subject to any required regulatory approvals and notice periods, after which the surcharge will apply. You will see any relevant surcharges on your latest invoices, and we will keep you updated of any further changes.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk office or Maersk representative. They are standing by to help. Thank you for your understanding during this time. We remain committed to supporting you and your business with your supply chain needs.
Applicable ECS effective 15th April 2026
| Trade | Region/Corridor | Charge name | 20DRY | 40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
North West India and Pakistan to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
500 | 1900
|
Effective Date
15-Apr-26
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
South & East India to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
900
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
900 | 2500
|
Effective Date
15-Apr-26
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Maldives to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
400 | 2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Gulf to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
1500
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
1500 | 1500
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
B1S
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Red Sea (Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah) to West Coast South America / Caribbean / Central America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
800 | 900
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
North West India and Pakistan to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
500
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
100 | 2300
|
Effective Date
15-Apr-26
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
South & East India to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
700
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
500 | 2300
|
Effective Date
15-Apr-26
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Maldives to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
600
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
400 | 2200
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Gulf to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
1500
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
1500 | 1500
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|
|
Trade
X5ML
|
Region/Corridor
Middle East Red Sea (Jordan, Jeddah & King Abdullah) to East Coast South America
|
Charge name
ECS
|
20DRY
200
|
40DRY/HDRY/45 HDRY | 40HREF
300 | 400
|
Effective Date
No Changes
|