Due to the ongoing challenging market situation generating congestion and schedule delays across the supply chain, MSC is planning to adjust the sailing program on its Lone Star and Emerald services to operating on Asia-USEC network.
As such, we would like to inform you about the following blank sailings:

You may continue to place bookings as usual as we are arranging a contingency plan with alternative services.
Should you have any questions, please contact your local MSC representatives in our global network of more than 675 offices.
GRI - GENERAL RATE INCREASE
SCOPE: IMPORT MIDDLE EAST TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
Effective date July 6th, 2024
Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following General Rate Increase (GRI) effective July 6th, 2024, as below.
Cargo from: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka To: TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN
USD 1000 => per 20’
USD 1000 => per 40’
Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT
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