MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced an extension of its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) through April 30, 2026. The ocean carrier cited ongoing disruptions in the global fuel market, directly linked to recent developments in the Middle East, as the primary reason for the extension.
According to MSC, the regional situation has triggered a sharp increase in marine fuel prices worldwide and significantly altered the usual geographic distribution of fuel supplies. Consequently, bunker fuel availability has declined at several traditional sourcing locations. This has created procurement challenges and driven up operational costs across the carrier’s global network.
The extended EFS applies to all cargo moving out of the Mediterranean region (including the West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece, and Turkey) and the Black Sea. The destination markets impacted include the Indian Subcontinent, the Red Sea, and East Africa.
MSC confirmed that the current surcharge levels will remain unchanged during this extension period. Below is the breakdown of the EFS rates per TEU:
From West Mediterranean and Adriatic:
To Red Sea: USD 100 (dry) / USD 150 (reefer)
To East Africa: USD 230 (dry) / USD 350 (reefer)
To Indian Subcontinent: USD 150 (dry) / USD 220 (reefer)
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From East Mediterranean and Black Sea:
To Red Sea: USD 75 (dry) / USD 115 (reefer)
To East Africa: USD 175 (dry) / USD 260 (reefer)
To Indian Subcontinent: USD 110 (dry) / USD 170 (reefer)
This extension follows an earlier announcement made on March 25, 2026, reflecting the carrier’s ongoing response to extreme volatility in bunker fuel supply and pricing conditions.