MSC has announced the extension of its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) through the end of April 2026, citing ongoing volatility in global fuel markets and continued geopolitical developments across the Middle East.
The carrier noted that current disruptions have driven up bunker fuel prices globally, altered supply distribution patterns, reduced fuel availability at several traditional bunkering hubs, and increased overall operational costs across its network.
Applicable trade lanes cover shipments originating from the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, heading to:
- Red Sea
- East Africa
- Indian Subcontinent
EFS rates by destination and cargo type:
Destination: Reefer Dry East Africa | $350 | $230
Indian Subcontinent | $220 | $150
Red Sea | From $75 | —
Shippers on these corridors should account for the extended surcharge in their cost planning through April — and monitor further announcements heading into May.