Please take note of the announcements below:

  • TEMPORARY PORT ROTATION CHANGE − GULF TO SAEC STRING 1
  • IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA
  • IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA & CANADA WEST COAST

TEMPORARY PORT ROTATION CHANGE − GULF TO SAEC STRING 1

As they aim to maintain schedule reliability, MSC has decided to temporarily adjust the rotation of its Gulf to SAEC String 1 service.

Consequently, they will omit the port of Navegantes for one cycle starting from the GSL ARCADIA voyage number 404S/409N until MSC LOS ANGELES 411S/417N.

Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.

GRI – General Rate Increase

SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA

Effective date January 29th, 2024 – Cancelled

Please be advised that the following General Rate Increase (GRI) announced for January 29th, 2024, has been CANCELLED.

Cargo from: IPAK (India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka) & MIDDLE EAST (Bahrain / Iraq / Kuwait / Oman / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Saudi Arabia (Dammam & Jubail only))

To: USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN

  • USD 1000 X 20’DV
  • USD 1000 X 40’DV/HC

Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT.

PSS – Peak Season Surcharge

SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA & CANADA WEST COAST

Effective date February 24th, 2024

Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective February 24th, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.

Cargo from: IPAK (India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh) & MIDDLE EAST (Bahrain / Iraq / Kuwait / Oman / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Saudi Arabia (Dammam & Jubail only))

To: USA & CANADA West Coast

  • USD $500 x Dry & Reefer Container

Note that PSS is also applicable for SOC & SOT