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Newsflash - 5 March

  • Mar 5
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 6

Dear Valued Client


Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the resulting impact on global shipping operations, carriers have announced several emergency surcharges affecting cargo moving to Southern Africa. Increased fuel prices, security risks, and disruptions to key shipping lanes are driving these measures. Additionally, fuel prices in Europe have risen significantly, causing truckers to increase fuel surcharges or adjust their all-in prices accordingly.

 

Operational / Contingency Surcharges:

Resulting from route diversions (vessels bypassing the Suez Canal and transiting the Cape of Good Hope) capacity constraints, and port congestion.

  • Surcharges vary and range from USD 50 to 200 per container to overall freight costs

 

Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)

For cargo shipped from Scan Baltic, UK/NWC, West Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Adriatic ports to South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia, the following fuel surcharge will apply based on the Bill of Lading date:

  • USD 60 per TEU – Dry containers & USD 90 per TEU – Reefer containers


Emergency War Risk Surcharges (WRS / ECS)

For cargo moving through or connected with the Middle East, Gulf, and Red Sea regions.

  • Surcharges range from USD 1500 to 4000 per container depending on origin, container size, and cargo type.

  • Surcharge USD 60 w/m for LCL cargo across various NVOCCs

  • Applicable to shipments from the Middle East, India Subcontinent, and any global routes transiting these regions.


Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) & General Rate Increases (GRI)

To address market demand and operational challenges, carriers have reinstated or raised PSS and GRI on key trades.

  • Surcharges range from USD 500 to 1000 per container depending on origin and carrier policies

 

For further details, please refer to attached carrier notices and the current market update: Middle East conflict hammers African Shipping


All surcharges are carrier-driven and may change without prior notice due to the evolving situation in the Middle East and fluctuations in global fuel markets. SCT will continue to keep clients updated to the best of our ability; however, please note that these surcharges are subject to frequent change given the fluid global environment. Should you have any questions or require assistance with specific cargo, please contact our team at any of our locations, we are here to support you.

 
 
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