Maersk raises ECS from South Asia to UAE

Maersk has announced an increase in its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for dry cargo moving from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The revised surcharge will take effect from the Price Calculation Date (PCD) of 15 August 2026. New ECS levels For 20-foot dry containers, the ECS will increase from US$1,800 to US$2,100 per container. For 40-foot dry, high dry and 45-foot high dry containers, the surcharge will rise from US$3,000 to US$3,300 per container. This represents an increase of US$300 per container across both categories.