Please take note of the announcement below containing the following scopes:
SCHEDULE UPDATE
SCOPE: TRADE ASIA TO USA
Due to delays MSC is planning to adjust capacity on its Asia to USA routes to provide better schedule reliability. As such, we would like to inform you that the following voyages will be sliding:

You may continue to place bookings as usual as we are arranging contingency plans with alternative services.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.
PSS - PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE
SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
Effective date February 15th, 2024.
Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective February 15th, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.
Cargo from: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
To: TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
USD 1200 x Dry Container
Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT.
PSS: PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE
SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST / INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
Effective date February 19th, 2024.
Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective February 19th, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.
Cargo from: ex India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
To: USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
USD 800 x Reefer Container (no increase, remain as currently filed)
Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT.
PSS: PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE
SCOPE: INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
Effective date March 4th, 2024 - Cancelled
Please be advised the below Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) increase announced for March 4th, 2024, has been CANCELLED. PSS amount will therefore remain as currently filed (USD $1200 x dry container).
Cargo from: IPAK (India / Pakistan / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh)
To: TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
USD $1800 x Dry Container
Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT.
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