MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) container freight rates for shipments from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Europe, with the new tariffs coming into effect from August 1, 2026.
The revised rates will apply to cargo destined for the key European gateway ports of Antwerp (Belgium) and Valencia (Spain) and will remain effective until further notice, but no later than August 31, 2026.
Under the new tariff, shipments originating from India and Pakistan will attract rates ranging from US$4,650 to US$4,950 per container for Antwerp and US$4,750 to US$5,050 per container for Valencia, depending on the port of loading.
For Indian ports, MSC has fixed the following rates:
Nhava Sheva: US$4,650 to Antwerp and US$4,750 to Valencia.
Ennore: US$4,850 to Antwerp and US$4,950 to Valencia.
Kolkata: US$4,950 to Antwerp and US$5,050 to Valencia, the highest among the listed Indian ports.
Cargo loaded at Port Qasim, Pakistan, will be charged US$4,650 for Antwerp and US$4,750 for Valencia.
MSC has also revised tariffs for shipments from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Cargo from Colombo will be charged US$3,050 for a 20-foot container and US$3,350 for a 40-foot or high-cube container to both Antwerp and Valencia.
For cargo originating from Chattogram, Bangladesh, the carrier has set rates of US$3,050 for a 20-foot container and US$3,850 for a 40-foot or high-cube container to either European destination.
According to MSC, the published FAK rates include basic ocean freight, the Emergency Adjustment Charge (EAC), piracy risk surcharge, and the Emission Control Area (ECA) charge.
However, shippers will continue to incur additional charges such as the Bunker Recovery Charge (BRC), European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) costs, FuelEU compliance charges, the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS), terminal handling charges, and applicable local fees.
The carrier clarified that the revised FAK rates do not apply to dangerous goods classified under International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations or to high-value cargo.
The latest increase adds to a series of freight rate adjustments on the Asia–Europe trade lane, reflecting carriers’ efforts to recover rising operating costs and adapt to evolving market conditions affecting westbound cargo from the Indian subcontinent.
