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1 September 2026

MSC announces new North Europe–North America freight rates

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Source reporting: Container News

MSC announces new North Europe–North America freight rates

MSC has announced new freight rates from Northwest Continental Europe and Scandinavia/Baltic ports to the United States, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. The revised rates will apply from 1 October 2026 until further notice. For shipments to the United States, Bahamas and Puerto Rico, the implementation will be based on the container gate-in date. For Canada and Mexico, the commercial sailing date will apply. All prices are quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

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