August18 , 2026

    MSC Announcement: Schedule update – Trade Asia to Asia

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    • SCHEDULE UPDATE −TRADE ASIA TO USA
    • INDIA / PAKISTAN / SRI LANKA / BANGLADESH / MIDDLE EAST – (reefer containers only)

    Due to delays in transiting the Panama Canal, MSC plans to adjust capacity on its Asia to USA. Please be advised that the following voyage will be blanked:

    You can continue to place bookings like we normally do 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.

    GRI – General Rate Increase

    SCOPE: INDIA / PAKISTAN / SRI LANKA / BANGLADESH / MIDDLE EAST – (reefer containers only)

    Effective February 12th, 2024

    Kindly note that as from February 12th, 2024, we will CANCELthe following GRI for all cargo loaded ex India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Middle East (Saudi Arabia (only Dammam & Jubail), Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates)

    TO USA EAST COAST / USA GULF COAST / SAN JUAN

    • USD 1000 x reefer

    Note that GRI is also applicable for SOC & SOT