The surcharge will remain in effect indefinitely, and MSC will monitor the situation closely.
Combined Top 10 volumes reached 441.1 million TEU, up 9% from 405.6 million TEU, representing 44% of estimated global container port throughput.
While schedules are being updated to reflect these changes, the company emphasizes that crew safety and cargo security remain its primary concerns.
The traditional peak season has arrived early and steeply in 2026, with industry observers noting that the current surge “will last at least until the end of July”.
Maersk has stated that it is prioritizing decarbonized fleet replacement and integrated logistics to meet its strategic and financial objectives.