Due to the strong demand of containers for European exports (20’, 40’, 40’HC), and consequent need of costly ad hoc inventory repositioning, MSC will implement an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EBS) for the dry cargo moving from Europe to Middle East Gulf and Far East.

As from 4 November (booking date) until further notice, the EBS will be charged:

• Export NWC (incl. UK, Ireland, Northern Spain & Portugal) to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container box
• Export Baltic Countries to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export Scandinavia to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export West Med Countries to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export Adriatic Countries (incl. Balkans, South Central Europe) to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export Greece & Türkiye to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export East Med Countries to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container
• Export Black Sea Countries to Far East and Middle East: USD 200 per dry container

Any other elements of the price, as indicated in the last EU Price Announcements for the relevant trades published on msc.com, still apply and remain unchanged. Please consult MSC’s website or contact your local agent for any further information.