Maersk has stated that it is prioritizing decarbonized fleet replacement and integrated logistics to meet its strategic and financial objectives.
The surcharge applies only to non-spot bookings and is charged on a freight-paid basis, affecting pre-arranged shipping contracts.
Direct port calls at Port Said and Alexandria eliminate the transhipment delays common at Mediterranean hubs.
Companies that do not comply face potential financial penalties and high logistical costs from rerouting or returning shipments.
The FI2 service joins Maersk’s existing FI3 service, with the two together forming direct ocean connections between the Far East and India.