Mediterranean Shipping Company, also known as MSC, has announced new freight rates for cargo moving from India and Pakistan to Europe. These new rates will apply from 9 February 2026 through 28 February 2026 or until superseded by a new announcement, whichever comes first.
The revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates will be applied to shipments to Antwerp and Valencia.
| Origin Port | Antwerp | Valencia |
| Nhava Sheva | 1550 | 1650 |
| Ennore | 1750 | 1850 |
| Kolkata | 1850 | 1950 |
| Port Qasim | 1550 | 1650 |
Rates apply to both 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers
Effective 9 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 (or until superseded)
The above rates include the base ocean freight, Contingency Adjustment Charge (CAC), Piracy Risk Surcharge (PRS), and Emission Control Areas (ECA). These include a Bunker Recovery Charge of USD 159 per TEU for dry cargo, an Emissions Trading System (ETS) charge of USD 85 per TEU, and a FuelEU surcharge of USD 16 per TEU. Origin terminal handling charges will apply at loading ports, with specific tariffs set for Nhava Sheva, Ennore, Kolkata, and Port Qasim. Destination terminal handling charges apply at Antwerp and Valencia, alongside carrier security fees, ISPS charges, and port security release fees, depending on the port of loading and discharge. However, the rates are subject to additional applicable charges.
Note : FAK rates exclude all IMO-category cargo and high-value commodities.