MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has published new base freight rates from all Far East ports, including Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, to North Europe, the Mediterranean, Adriatic, North Africa, and Black Sea destinations. The revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates will apply from 15 October 2025 until further notice, but not beyond 31 October 2025.
New FAK base rates (USD per container):
| Port of loading | Port of discharge | New Base Rates | ||
| 20 DV | 40 DV – HC | |||
| Far East | NORTH EUROPE | Freight All Kinds (FAK) | USD 1320 | USD 2200 |
| Â Far East | Â WEST MED | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 2300 | Â USD 2700 |
| Â Far East | Â ADRIATIC | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 2300 | Â USD 2700 |
| Â Far East | EAST MED | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 1900 | Â USD 2600 |
| Â Far East | Â BLACK SEA | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 1950 | Â USD 2700 |
| Â Far East | Â ALGERIA | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 3700 | Â USD 5000 |
| Â Far East | Â LIBYA | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 3350 | Â USDÂ 4400 |
| Â Far East | Â MOROCCO (CASABLANCA) | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 2600 | Â USD 3100 |
| Â Far East | Â TUNISIA | Â Freight All Kinds (FAK) | Â USD 3500 | Â USDÂ 4800 |
Rates are base port to base port. Out-ports are subject to usual TAO/TAD adjustments.
Inclusive surcharges:
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GFS (Global Fuel Surcharge): USD 98/TEU, valid October 2025
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ECA (Emission Control Area): USD 15/TEU for MED and North Europe (Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, UK, Netherlands, France), USD 52/TEU for other Nordic and Baltic countries
Subject to:
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CLS (Carbon Limitation Surcharge): USD 20/TEU
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CRS (Carbon Review Surcharge): USD 77/TEU (MED), USD 52/TEU (North Europe)
MSC noted that FAK rates exclude all IMO Category commodities and high-value commodities. Terminal Handling Charges and other applicable surcharges may also apply. Customers are advised to contact their local MSC office for further details.
