EOS Update Trade from North Europe (Inc UK and Scanbaltic) to USA, Canada, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Mexico

On 3 October 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend their Master Contract until 15 January 2025. The ILA has suspended the work stoppage impacting US East and Gulf coast ports that began 1 October 2024. 

As a result, MSC will not increase the Emergency Operations Surcharge (EOS) applicable to shipments directed from North Europe (inc. UK and Scan Baltic) to USA, Canada, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.  

However, the EOS which was previously announced in MSC’s Customer Advisory on 1 September 2024 remains in place for all shipments from North Europe (inc. UK and Scan Baltic) to USA, Canada, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico at the following price:  
• USD 500/20’,  
• USD 1000/40’  
• USD 1000/REEFER  

MSC remains committed to assist customers with any remaining disruptions due to the initial work stoppage. Should you have any questions please 
contact your local MSC representative in our global network of more than 675 offices.