MSC announces new Far East rates to Africa and Indian Ocean

MSC Nela at Port of Long Beach

MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Far East to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean.

The rates will apply from 1 September to 14 September 2026. The origin scope covers all Far East ports, including ports in Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.

New MSC FAK rates

All amounts are in US dollars.

Destination 20 DV 40 DV-HC
West Africa/Nigeria US$4,750 US$6,000
West Africa base ports US$3,750 US$5,100
South Africa US$4,800 US$5,800
East Africa/Mombasa US$4,750 US$6,050
Mozambique US$5,850 US$7,550
Somalia/Berbera US$5,850 US$8,000
Indian Ocean/Port Louis US$4,750 US$5,650

The announced FAK rates remain subject to all applicable surcharges and local charges at both origin and destination.