MSC Implements Emergency Fuel Surcharge
MSC, the world's largest ocean container carrier, announced an emergency fuel surcharge. The surcharge starts March 16 on select trade routes.
Nadia Okonkwo
Tech & Business Reporter
Introduction to the Surcharge
MSC, the world's largest ocean container carrier, announced an emergency fuel surcharge starting March 16 on trade routes between Europe and southern Africa, and on the North West Continent/Canary Islands route. The surcharge amounts to $60-$90 per TEU for specific containers.
Impact of the Surcharge
The surcharge will specifically impact routes connecting Europe and southern Africa, as well as the North West Continent/Canary Islands route, with a start date set for March 16.
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