MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge on containerized cargo moving from the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to Dar es Salaam.
The surcharge will be applied due to strong demand on the trade lane and will take effect from 16 February 2026 until further notice.
MSC said the Peak Season Surcharge will be set at USD 500 per unit and will apply to all container types shipped on the affected routes.
The measure is intended to manage sustained volume pressure across services connecting South Asia and the Middle East with East Africa.
