The surcharge will apply to cargo moving to Northwest Continental Europe, the United Kingdom and the ScanBaltic region.     It will take effect on 1 November 2026, based on the bill of lading date. The surcharge will remain in place until further notice.     MSC will apply the following charge per container:     US$200 per container     €200 per container     £200 per container     The applicable currency will depend on the relevant trade and payment arrangements.     According to MSC, the surcharge reflects additional costs arising from the current market and operational environment. It will support the continued operation of the carrier’s direct service to Northern Europe.     Alongside the surcharge, MSC will revise the rotation of its main service connecting Northern Europe with Greece and Türkiye.     The new port rotation will be:    Le Havre – Antwerp – Felixstowe – Vigo – Sines – Piraeus – Gemlik – Tekirdag – Aliaga – Sines – Le Havre   

 MSC said the streamlined rotation aims to improve schedule reliability and reduce turnaround times. The carrier will continue providing direct connections between Northern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.