Maersk lowers emergency surcharges on Indian Subcontinent trades

Maersk has announced changes to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean. The reductions will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 1 September 2026. They cover the following headhaul trades: Indian Subcontinent to North Europe (E3W) Indian Subcontinent to the Mediterranean (E4W) Revised ECS levels All amounts are in US dollars per container. Trade Validity 20′ dry 40′ dry/high dry and 45′ high dry 40′ high-cube reefer Northwest India and Pakistan to North Europe Until 31 August PCD $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 Northwest India and Pakistan to North Europe From 1 September PCD $4,000 $3,700 $3,700 Nepal, South and East India to North Europe Until 31 August PCD $3,800 $5,400 $5,400 Nepal, South and East India to North Europe From 1 September PCD $3,800 $4,900 $4,900 Sri Lanka and Maldives to North Europe Until 31 August PCD $3,800 $5,400 $5,400 Sri Lanka and Maldives to North Europe From 1 September PCD $3,800 $4,900 $4,900 Bangladesh to North Europe Until 31 August PCD $4,000 $5,800 $5,400 Bangladesh to North Europe From 1 September PCD $4,000 $5,300 $4,900 Northwest Indi