Maersk raises S5S contingency surcharge

AI Summary

Maersk will raise its Emergency Contingency Surcharge on the S5S trade linking the Indian Subcontinent with South Africa and Indian Ocean islands from $500 to $1,500 per container. The new surcharge applies from the price calculation date of November 1, 2026, covering both 20-foot and 40-foot containers.

Maersk will increase its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) on the S5S trade connecting the Indian Subcontinent with South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. The revised Maersk S5S surcharge will apply from the Price Calculation Date of 1 November 2026. The surcharge will increase from US$500 to US$1,500 per container for both 20-foot and 40-foot […] The post Maersk raises S5S contingency surcharge appeared first on Container News.