18 Mar 2026 admin International Updates March 18, 2026 admin Your daily surcharge update – Mar 17, 2026 Smart Cloud Warehousing + Central Hub: Powering Cross-Border Trade with Enhanced Efficiency! ͏ ͏ ͏ Click here to view online version Strait of Hormuz Closure – Temporary Suspension of Empty Returns in Impacted Countries (Imports) Maersk updates empty container return suspension across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman with drop-off charges due to Hormuz disruption. Get details Change to Emergency Contingency Surcharge Indian Subcontinent & Pakistan to West Africa (W2MW) Maersk increases ECS for shipments from Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to West Africa effective 1 April 2026. Get details Change to Emergency Contingency Surcharge Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & Mediterranean (E3W & E4W) Maersk increases ECS for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and Mediterranean effective 1 April 2026. Get details Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the Scope: Eastern Mediterranean to US destinations Maersk introduces Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for dry containers from Mediterranean origins to the United States effective 16 April 2026. Get details Click below for all current updates, filterable by region. Latest rate announcements Get the updates you need to make smart decisions straight to your inbox. Select the advisories, operational updates, and/or news you want to receive. For the region(s) and in the language of your choice. You can unsubscribe at any time. Update preferences Maersk United States of America180 Park Avenue Building 105 PO Box 950, Florham Park NJ 07932, United Stateswww.maersk.com© A.P. Moller – Maersk Subscription PreferencesUnsubscribePrivacy Notification