Maersk has announced changes to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to the West Coast of Latin America under the B1S trade.
The revised surcharges will apply to cargo moving from North West India and Pakistan, as well as South and East India, to destinations across the West Coast of South America, the Caribbean and Central America. The new rates will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of May 10, 2026.
Under the updated structure, shipments from North West India and Pakistan to the West Coast of South America, the Caribbean and Central America will be subject to an ECS of USD 1,200 per 20-foot container and USD 1,000 per 40-foot container.
For cargo originating from South and East India, the surcharge will be set at USD 1,400 per container for both 20-foot and 40-foot units.
Additional adjustments will apply from May 23, 2026, for shipments to Puerto Rico and Colombia. Rates from North West India and Pakistan will remain at USD 1,200 per 20-foot container and USD 1,000 per 40-foot container, while cargo from South and East India will continue at USD 1,400 per container across all sizes.
The surcharge applies to all container types, including out-of-gauge (OOG), shipper-owned containers (SOC) and non-operating reefers (NOR), with 40-foot flat racks and open-top units charged at the same rate as standard dry containers.
Maersk noted that all surcharge changes remain subject to regulatory approvals and applicable notice periods. The company added that customers will see the updated charges reflected in their invoices and advised them to contact local representatives for further information.
The adjustment comes as carriers continue to respond to operational challenges and cost pressures affecting global shipping networks.
