News

• 2010

  Postponment of the PSS from the Far East to Australia	29/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the postponment of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)  from the Far East to Australia to September 01, 2010 more
  EIC from the Far East to North Europe	29/07/2010
  MSC announces various Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East in destination to North West Continent, ScanBalt, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean & Black Sea and North Africa applicable as of August 01, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to New Zealand	27/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to New Zealand as of  August 15, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from the Far East to Australia	27/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from the Far East to Australia as of  August 15, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	26/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  September 1st, 2010 more
  Introduction to the European Union's Advance Cargo Declaration	21/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Introduction of the European Union's Advance Cargo Declaration on January 01, 2011 more
  For customers with Canadian Import cargo onboard the M/V MSC Alyssa Voy. 27a and MSC Aniello 251W28	21/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a local strike in Montreal and of the resulting end-of-voyage at Halifax. more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to East Med. & Black Sea	19/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) will be suspended to cargo from the Far East to the East Mediterranean & Black Sea until the 14th of August 2010. more
  PSS increase from NWC to South America East Coast (Southbound)	15/07/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a PSS increase to be applied from North Europe to South America East Coast, effective September 06, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to USA	15/07/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on August 15, 2010 on all cargo from the Far East to the U.S.A. more
  PSS Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia	14/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  August 15, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to Central America and Caribbean	13/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East/Asia to Central America/Caribbean as of August 15, 2010 more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to South America East Coast	12/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) will be applied also to cargo from the Far East to South America East Coast as of the 1st of August 2010.. more
  BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America	08/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America as of  August 1st, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from the Far East to Angola	07/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) to be implemented from the Far East to Angola as of  August 15, 2010 more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to North Africa	07/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East to North Africa will be postponed to the 1st of August 2010.. more
  GRI Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia	05/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  August 1st, 2010 more
  Low Water Surcharge for Montreal	02/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Low Water Surcharge to be implemented from North Europe to Canada as of  August 01, 2010 more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) from the Far East to the Middle East	01/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East to the Middle East will be applied as of July 15, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to Middle East and ISC	01/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan and Korea to the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent as of  July 15, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations	01/07/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of August 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	25/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  August 1st, 2010 more
  Reintroduction of the Eagle Service in the Trans-Pacific Trade	23/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the reintroduction of the Eagle Service in the Trans-Pacific Trade as of  July 10th 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to Central America and Caribbean	23/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East/Asia to Central America/Caribbean as of  July 15, 2010 more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC)	21/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise that the Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo from the Far East with destination to Red Sea, Mediterranean and North Europe is suspended until July 14, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to the U.S.A. and Canada	18/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  the Far East to the U.S.A. and Canada as of  July 18, 2010 more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe	11/06/2010
  MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective August 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to Middle East	10/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from  Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan to the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to New Zealand	08/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to New Zealand as of  July 15, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America	07/06/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented between North Europe & Med. and SAWC & Central America as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  Golden Anchor Award as Shipping Line of the Year	04/06/2010
  MSC has been chosen for a very prestigious award organised by the Turkish Maritime Magazine and Dünya Newspaper  the Ministry of Transportation. more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to South Africa	31/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Far East to South Africa as of  July 15, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from Israel to USA	26/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Israel to the U.S.A. as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from NWC to USA	26/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from North Europe to the U.S.A. as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from Southeast Asia to Australia	26/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Southeast Asia to Australia as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Far East to Australia	26/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Far East to Australia as of  July 15, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from Asia to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East	26/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from Asia to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East as of  June 15, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	25/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from the Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean	20/05/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st July 2010. more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations	20/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of July 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	20/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  July 1st, 2010 more
  OTHC Increase Xiamen / Fuzhou (USA Trade)	20/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wish to advise that the origin terminal handling charges (OTHC) from Xiamen and Fuzhou in the USA trade will increase, effective June 15, 2010 more
  THC Announcement from Belfast (all trades)	19/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the THC to be implemented in Belfast for all trades as of  June 1st, 2010 more
  Incorrect Press Report in American Shipper	19/05/2010
  You may have noticed an incorrect press report in American Shipper which links us to Cosco and OOCL’s Far East / Middle East Service and suggesting that we are withdrawing capacity more
  Congestion Recovery Surcharge In South Africa	18/05/2010
  The industrial action that was initiated by the unions on Monday 10th of May in all South African ports and railways has continued into its second week. This industrial action has had a significant and serious cost impact on shipping lines and the consequences are expected to continue for some time more
  GRI from NWC to Canada (Westbound)	18/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a GRI to be applied from North Europe to Canada effective July 01, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to USA and Canada	17/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on June 15, 2010 on all cargo from Far East going to USA and Canada more
  GRI Announcement Far East/Asia To Caribbean, Central America East Cost, Cartagena and Venezuela	17/05/2010
  Please be advised that as from next June 1st 2010, Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply GRI for all Far East / Asia to Carribean, Central America East Coast, Cartagena and Venezuela more
  GRI Announcement Ex Asia to Middle East and Indian Sub Continent	17/05/2010
  Please be advised that as from next June 1st 2010, Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply GRI for all shipments ex Asia to Middle East and Indian Sub Continent. more
  SCC in Mombasa, Kenya	12/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise that the SCC (Service Container Charge) is no longer valid. more
  PSS from NWC to South America West Coast (Southbound)	12/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a PSS to be applied from North Europe to South America West Coast, effective June 01, 2010 more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe	11/05/2010
  MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective June 1st, 2010 more
  Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC)	11/05/2010
  MSC announces an Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) to cargo with destination to North West Continent, ScanBalt, West Mediterranean, East Mediterranean, Black Sea and Red Sea more
  GRI Announcement from NWC and Med to Australia and NZ	10/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI for Exports from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Australian and New Zealand ports with effect on October 1st, 2010   more
  PSS from NWC and Med to Australia and NZ	10/05/2010
  Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise of a PSS to be applied from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Australia and New Zealand more
  PSS + GRI Announcement from North Europe to South America East Coast	06/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on June 15, and a GRI to be applied on July 1st, 2010 on shipments from North Europe to South America East Coast. more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa	02/05/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa ports with effect on June1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations	22/04/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of  June 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	22/04/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  June 1st, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from North Europe to South America East Coast	19/04/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a PSS to be applied on shipments from North Europe to South America East Coast as of May 15, 2010 more
  Revised port rotation for the new Falcon Service	16/04/2010
  In response to market demand MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the addition of direct calls at Valencia and Gioia Tauro for the New Falcon service. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from Canada to South America East Coast	09/04/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from Canada to South America East Coast effective as of May 24, 2010.   more
  GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to South America East Coast	09/04/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to South America East Coast effective as of May 20, 2010.   more
  GRI announcement from South America East Coast to North America, Caribbean, Central America and SAWC	07/04/2010
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented for cargoes Northbound from South America East Coast to North America, the Caribbean, Central America & SAWC effective from the 10th of May 2010 more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa	05/04/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa ports with effect on May 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Relay Destinations	31/03/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex- North America to various relay destinations effective 1st May 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean	31/03/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st May 2010. more
  Demurrage Free-time in Indian Sub-Continent - new restriction	23/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a return to the Demurrage stipulated tariff free time on the Indian Sub-continent as of  April 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from North Europe to the Indian Sub-continent	23/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase (GRI) to be implemented from North Europe to the Indian Sub-continent destinations as of  April 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and West Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations	17/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and West Mediterranean to U.S.A. destinations as of  May 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from North Europe to South America East Coast	15/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be applied as of April 20, 2010 more
  PSS + GRI Announcement from North Europe to Far East	09/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the PSS remaining applicable for April and of a GRI to be applied as of April 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa	05/03/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa ports with effect on April 1st, 2010 more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe	05/03/2010
  MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective April 1st, 2010 more
  GRI announcement from the USA to the Far East	25/02/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargoes from the U.S.A. to the Far East, effective as of April 1st, 2010 more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to Mediterranean and North Europe	24/02/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) being rolled into the Ocean Freight as of  March 15, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Relay Destinations	24/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex- North America to various relay destinations effective 1st April 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean	24/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex- North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st April 2010. more
  BAF Announcement Exports from North Europe and the Mediterranean to U.S.A.	18/02/2010
  MSC announces a new BAF to be implemented for cargoes from North Europe and Mediterranean to U.S.A. effective as of April 1, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Canada and Mexico	15/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canada and Mexico effective as of April 1, 2010.   more
  Emergency Empty Equipment positioning Charges into Scan/Baltic region	15/02/2010
  In view of the severe shortage of equipment in Scan Baltic region we are forced to file an emergency charges with immediate effect   more
  GRI Australia New Zealand South Bound	15/02/2010
  Dear all Herewith I would like to inform you that from 01/April/2010 a General Rate Increase (GRI) will be applied from NWC and Med to Australia and New Zealand   more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Canada and Mexico	10/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canada and Mexico effective as of April 1, 2010.   more
  BAF Announcement from ports of Asia to South America West Coast and Central America West Coast	10/02/2010
  MSC advises BAF levels from the ports of Asia to South America West Coast and Central America West Coast effective March 15, 2010. more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to Mediterranean and North Europe	10/02/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients that the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of  February 1st,  is being extended until the 31st of March, 2010. more
  Expo Shanghai 2010	09/02/2010
  Warning advice of restrictions on  Dangerous Goods during the Expo Shanghai 2010. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from Mexico to South America East Coast	09/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from Mexico to South America East Coast effective as of March 7, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to South America East Coast	09/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to South America East Coast effective as of March 3, 2010. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from Canada to South America East Coast	09/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from Canada to South America East Coast effective as of March 8, 2010. more
  PSS Announcement from North Europe to Far East & Middle East	09/02/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Peak Season Surcharge to be implemented as of  February 9th, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement from Asian ports to South Africa / Mozambique / East Africa ports	09/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from any Asian ports to South Africa / Mozambique / East Africa ports effective 1st March 2010   more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa	05/02/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to the Red Sea, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea, UK, North West Continent, ScanBalt and North Africa ports with effect on March 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from Mediterranean to U.S.A.	03/02/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex-Mediterranean ports to U.S.A. destinations effective April 1st, 2010   more
  Recapitulation Europe to Far East actions	02/02/2010
  MSC would like to recapitulate the actions which will take place in the coming weeks on the Europe to Far East Trade.   more
  THC announcement North Europe to Far East	29/01/2010
  MSC announces that, effective 1st of March 2010, the Full Load THC in North Europe will be applied to all cargoes.   more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and West Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations	28/01/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and West Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of  March 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement from North Europe and West Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations	28/01/2010
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the new Bunker Contribution (BUC) to be implemented from North Europe and West Mediterranean to Caribbean destinations as of  February 1st, 2010 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from the U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand	27/01/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes from the U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand effective as of March 1, 2010.   more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Relay Destinations	27/01/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex-North America to various relay destinations effective 1st March 2010   more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean	26/01/2010
  MSC announces a GRI to be implemented for cargoes ex-North America to North Europe and to the Mediterranean effective 1st March 2010   more

• 2009

  GRI announcement North Europe / South Africa	21/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI to be implemented for cargoes southbound from North Europe to South Africa, effective 01st of January 2010 more
  Revised port rotation on Golden Gate Service bewtween Asia and USA East Coast	21/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the addition of direct calls at the port of Charleston, on the Golden Gate service. more
  General announcement USA / West Coast of South America	14/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of successive GRI's to be implemented for cargoes southbound from USA to the West Coast of South America during the year 2010 more
  GRI announcement from the USA to the Far East	09/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargoes from the U.S.A. to the Far East, effective as of January 1st 2010 more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to West Africa ports	02/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to West Africa ports with effect on January 1st, 2010 more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe	02/12/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe with effect on January 1st, 2010 more
  Announcement for the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean Surcharge	30/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean Surcharge with effect from January 1st, 2010 more
  MSC Portugal has won Best Shipping Agent Award	26/11/2009
  MSC Portugal was honored with two Awards at a dinner at a ceremony in Oporto on the 26th of November 2009. more
  MSC Ireland have won Deep Sea Shipping Award	26/11/2009
  MSC Ireland won the Deep Sea Shipping Award at a dinner at the Concert Hall at the RDS in Dublin on 26 November 2009. more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to Mediterranean and North Europe	25/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients that, as of December 1st, 2009,  the existing Peak Season Surcharge will be rolled into the Ocean Freight. more
  PRS announcement Far East to Mediterranean & Europe	25/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of an increase to the Piracy Risk Surcharge effective as of December 10, 2009. more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe	25/11/2009
  MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective January 1st, 2010 more
  General announcement NWC/Med to Toronto	25/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of surcharge implemented for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Toronto effective as of January 1st 2010 more
  General announcement NWC/Med to Canada	25/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of surcharges implemented for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Canada effective as of January 1st 2010 more
  GRI announcement NWC/Med to Indian Subcontinent	18/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargoes from North Europe and from the Mediterranean to Indian Subcontinent effective as of December 1st and December 15, 2009 more
  GRI announcement NWC/Med to Asia	16/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for cargo Eastbound from North Europe and Baltic as well as Mediterranean/Black Sea areas to Asia effective as of December 1st, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. Gulf Coast to South America East Coast	13/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a GRI from US Gulf Coast to South America East Coast, effective December 12, 2009 more
  BUC Announcement for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe	04/11/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Exports from Asia to Middle East, Mediterranean & North Europe with effect on December 1st, 2009 more
  Golden Gate Service change to provide the USA East Coast with a direct Eastbound call to Jeddah	30/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Golden Gate Service change to provide the USA East Coast with a direct Eastbound call to Jeddah as of November 10, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Relay	28/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for Export cargoes from North America to Relay Destinations, effective December 1st, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from North America to Europe/Mediterranean	28/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from North America to Europe & the Mediterranean, effective December 1st, 2009 more
  GRI announcement East Med. area to U.S.A.	27/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from East Mediterranean area to the U.S.A. effective as of April 1st, 2010 more
  GRI announcement NWC/Baltic to Canada & Mexico	27/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo from North Europe and Baltic area to Canada & Mexico effective as of December 1st, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement Exports from U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand	23/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for Export cargoes from U.S.A. to Australia & New Zealand, effective December 1st, 2009 more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe	23/10/2009
  MSC announces an Emergency Rate Restoration surcharge from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Europe effective December 15th, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from Eastbound Europe to Middle East and Asia	22/10/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase from East Bound Europe to Middle East and Asia effective November 1st, 2009 more
  EFAS Announcement Exports from North Europe & Scan/Balt, and from West Mediterranean	20/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Emergency Fuel Additional Surcharge for Export cargoes from North Europe and Scandinavia / Baltic Sea and from West Mediterranean, effective November 20, 2009. more
  BUC Announcement Exports from North Europe & Scan/Balt, and from West Mediterranean	20/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the Bunker Contribution for Export cargoes from North Europe and Scandinavia / Baltic Sea and from West Mediterranean, effective November 20, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from South East Asia to Australia	17/10/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-South East Asia to Australia effective December 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from U.S.A. East Coast and South Atlantic to South America East Coast	14/10/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-U.S.A. East and South Atlantic Coasts to South America East Coast effective November 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from South East Asia to Australia	14/10/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase ex-South East Asia to Australia effective November 1, 2009 more
  GRI announcement westbound USA to Far East	13/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for cargo ex-U.S.A. to the Far East effective as of November 16th, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from USA to South America West Coast	13/10/2009
  MSC announces a Rate Increase ex-USA to South America West Coast effective November 9, 2009 more
  PSS Announcement from Asia to New Zealand	12/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo ex-Asia to New Zealand as of the 19th of October 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from Asia on three services	12/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of General Rate Increases for all cargo ex-Asia on the New Wallaby, Cheetah and New Zealand services. more
  Inland Pickup Charge for Midwest Exports	12/10/2009
  Due to container imbalances in the USA, MSC is implementing a Pick Up Fee as of November 1, 2009. more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean & North Europe	09/10/2009
  MSC will implement an additional ERR on the Far East to Mediterranean & North Europe service with effect November 1st, 2009. more
  Panama Canal Surcharge - Toll Increase	09/10/2009
  Please note that due to the ever-increasing Panama Canal Costs, MSC is increasing its PCS  effective November 1st, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from Asia to Red Sea	09/10/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Far East to Red Sea as of November 1st, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from NWC to South America East Coast	09/10/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from November 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from MED to South America East Coast	09/10/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from November 15, 2009 more
  Congestion Surcharge announcement for Buenaventura, Colombia	08/10/2009
  Please note that MSC is implementing a Congestion Surcharge at the port of Buenaventura, Colombia with immediate effect. more
  BUC announcement from the Far East to Westbound Destinations	01/10/2009
  Please note that MSC is implementing a BUC on the Far East Trade to Westbound destinations of USD 450, as of November 01, 2009. more
  GRI announcement from Mexican Gulf Ports to Cartagena & Caucedo	21/09/2009
  Please note that MSC is implementing a GRI on the trade from Mexican Gulf Ports to Cartagena & Caucedo effective October 19, 2009. more
  GRI announcement from Mexico to Venezuela	21/09/2009
  Please note that MSC is implementing a GRI on the Mexico to Venezuela trade effective October 19, 2009 more
  ERR Announcement from the Far East to the Mediterranean & North Europe	15/09/2009
  MSC has decided to continue the process of the 2009 rate restoration program and to implement an additional ERR on the Far East to Mediterranean & North Europe service with effect October 1st, 2009. more
  GRI Announcement from MED to South America East Coast	04/09/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, we are compelled to apply a general rate increase from MED to South American East Coast as from 01.10.2009 more
  GRI Announcement from West Mediterranean to West Coast South America + Central America	03/09/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo from West Mediterranean to West Coast South America and Central America more
  GRI Announcement from USA to South America West Coast	02/09/2009
  Due to the ever rising operating costs that challenge steamship lines today and in order for MSC to always comply with our high standards and maintain our large offering of direct ports served; MSC announces the following general rate increase applicable for all commodities from points and ports in the US USEC, GULF, USWC to Ports and Points in the West Coast of South America including Cartagena of $300 x Teu as of 10/01/09 more
  GRI Announcement from NWC to South America West Coast & Central America	26/08/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-North Europe to South America West Coast & Central America, effective as of October 1, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from North Europe to South America East Coast	24/08/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-NWC to South America East Coast, effective as of October 01, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from Asia to South America West Coast	19/08/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Asia to South America West Coast Ports more
  Rate Increase Announcement on Forest Products / Waste Paper from U.S.A. to WCSA	17/08/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of a Rate Increase for all Forest Products / Waste Paper ex-U.S.A. to WCSA effective as of September 15th, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from Asia to Middle East & ISC	14/08/2009
  MSC wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Asia to Middle East & ISC effective as of September 1st, 2009 more
  Rate Increase Announcement from Canada to South America West Coast & Caribbean	14/08/2009
  MSC announces a Rate Increase ex-Canada to South America West Coast & Caribbean effective October 1st, 2009 more
  PSS Announcement from Far East to Canada	13/08/2009
  MSC will implement a Peak Season Surcharge for all cargo ex-Far East to Canada, effective September 10, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from Canada to South America East Coast	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-Canada to South America East Coast, effective September 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from West Mediterranean/Adriatic to South-Africa and Mozambique	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-West Mediterranean/Adriatic to South-Africa and Mozambique, effective September 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from Mexico to South America East Coast	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo from Mexico to South America East Coast effective as of September 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement from US East Coast and US Gulf to South America East Coast	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo from US East Coast and US Gulf to South America East Coast effective as of September 15, 2009 more
  GRI Announcement on South America East Coast Outbound Trade	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase for all cargo ex-SAEC to other American destinations more
  GRI Announcement on the Southbound U.S.A. to Central America Trade	13/08/2009
  MSC announces a General Rate Increase of $100 per TEU on exports from the US to Central America more
  E.I.S. for dry containers destined to all ports in Venezuela	12/08/2009
  Please note that in order to follow the market conditions, MSC will implement with immediate effect an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (E.I.S) for dry containers destined to all ports in Venezuela more
  GRI Announcement from NWC to South Africa	12/08/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase for all cargo ex-NWC to all South African Ports more
  GRI Announcement from southern Africa to Europe & Scandinavia	12/08/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following General Rate Increase for all cargo from southern African to Europe (U.K. & NWC / Scandinavia / Mediterranean) more
  GRI Announcement from Mexico Gulf + Pacific ports to West Coast South America and Caribbean	11/08/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. will apply a General Rate Increase from all Mexican ports more
  GRI Announcement from NWC/Mediterranean to all Australian and New Zealand Ports	11/08/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company wishes to advise clients of the following general rate increase for all cargo ex-NWC /MED to all Australian and New Zealand Ports more
  GRI Announcement from USA ports to Caribbean	11/08/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. will apply a General Rate Increase from all U.S.A. ports more
  GRI on Mediterranean & NWC to Canada	08/08/2009
  Considering the current extremely low all-in rate in place on the trade ex Mediterranean & NWC area to Canada, we are forced to put in place a General Rate Increase effective as from the 7th of September 2009 as per below more
  GRI on Mediterranean & NWC to Mexico	08/08/2009
  Considering the current extremely low all-in rate in place on the trade ex Mediterranean & NWC area to Mexico, we are forced to put in place a General Rate Increase effective as from the 7th of September 2009 as per below more
  Rationalisation of Trans Pacific Services	06/08/2009
  MAERSK, MSC and CMA CGM, the world’s three largest shipping companies, will rationalise their existing 2 loops between Asia and US West Coast by merging their Central and Northern China services into one service more
  G R I Announcement from South America East Coast to NWC, Med and Relay	03/08/2009
  In view of the current and projected market conditions and increased operating costs, MSC Mediterranean Shipping S.A. is compelled to apply a general rate increase from all South American East Coast Ports to NWC, Med and Relay ports more
  Europe / Far East Imbalance Equipment Surcharge (I.E.S.)	30/07/2009
  MSC announces the application of an emergency Imbalance Equipment Surcharge (I.E.S.) to recover some of the high costs of empty re-positionning required at this time. more
  Europe / Far East Eastbound Trade Rate Increase	23/07/2009
  We are facing a strong and still-increasing demand of space for shipments of containers moving from Europe to East of Suez more
  North Europe / Far East Waste Paper Load Port THC	22/07/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. considers that the “Gate in“ rates for paper ex Europe (any origins) to the Middle East are no longer sustainable more
  CIFFA Central Region Forwarders CHOICE Awards 2009	22/05/2009
  We are pleased to once again advise that MSC has been voted the Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2008 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Awards for the Central Region of Canada more
  CIFFA Eastern Region Forwarders CHOICE Awards 2009	22/05/2009
  We are pleased to once again advise that MSC has been voted the Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2008 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Awards for the Central Region of Canada more
  MSC Amend port rotation to Golden Gate Service between Asia and the USA East coast	06/05/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA will make the following service enhancements to the Golden Gate Service with immediate effect: Nine vessels of 5,040 TEU capacity will be deployed with the new port rotation more
  General Rate Increase	30/04/2009
  Due to continuing high demand for export cargoes, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will be increasing their rates from Europe to the Far East. more
  New services linking North America, Central America and South America on the Pacific coast	15/04/2009
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the introduction of two new services linking North American, Central American and South American ports on the Pacific Coast. more

• 2008

  MSC Portugal named Best Shipping Agent	15/12/2008
  A Portuguese magazine specialized in transport, “Transportes e Negócios” awarded MSC Portugal the 2008 “Best Shipping Agent” award. This award was handed to Sr. Carlos Vasconcelos in a ceremony where several awards within 21 categories covering all transport areas were given. more
  MSC Rationalises Far East Europe Services	12/12/2008
  In a response to the deteriorating trading environment MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will suspend their Tiger Service, withdrawing 9 vessels of 6,500 TEUs capacity with immediate effect and as a result will make the following changes to their remaining service network between the Far East and Europe/Mediterranean. more
  Eastern Region 2008 CIFFA Awards	11/06/2008
  The Canadian International Freight Forwarder Association (Eastern Region) held its annual Forwarder's Choice Awards gala on June 11, 2008. At this event, MSC were nominated in eight out of nine categories and won three Category Awards. more
  Toronto CIFFA Awards	29/05/2008
  The Canadian International Freight Forwarder Association (Toronto Division) held its annual Forwarder's Choice Awards gala on Thursday, May 29th, 2008. At this event, MSC were nominated in numerous categories and won the prestigious Carrier of the Year Award. more
  2007 Shipping Line of the Year Award	18/04/2008
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has won the "Lloyd's Loading List Shipping Line of the Year" award for 2007. This is the sixth time that MSC wins this prestigious award (previously won in 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000 and 1996). more
  New Bill of Lading & Sea Waybill	12/03/2008
  New Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill terms and conditions coming into effect in April 2008. MSC is pleased to inform its customers that its entirely revised contract of carriage (Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill) will be introduced as from April 2008. more
  Major shipping companies rationalise TRANSPAC Services	29/02/2008
  MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company together with Maersk Line and CMA-CGM, the world’s three major shipping operators, are reorganising their respective services between China and the US West Coast with the launch of three separate joint services to be introduced in April 2008. more
  Condor Express from South China to Los Angeles	29/02/2008
  In addition to the recently announced rationalisation of services in the Transpacific Trade, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce that they will also slot charter on Maersk Line's TP9 service between Yantian and Los Angeles. more
  New information service to show the world the benefits of container shipping	10/01/2008
  London, 10th January 2008 – The Container Shipping Information Service is launched today to help people worldwide understand how the humble container ‘box’ helps them to enjoy the lives they lead in today’s world. more

• 2007

  MSC Napoli - Reminder of Deadline	21/09/2007
  Reminder to MSC Customers of deadline of 30th November 2007 for claims in English Limitation Proceedings. Read : Reminder (.pdf)
  MSC voted "Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007" in Montreal.	31/05/2007
  MSC was voted Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007 by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association more
  MSC voted "Best Ocean Carrier of the year for 2007" in Toronto.	19/04/2007
  MSC was voted Best Ocean Carrier of the Year for 2007 at the Toronto's Forwarder's Choice Awards more
  MSC Napoli - 2 barges to dischage containers a	24/01/2007
  Read Zodiac Maritime Statement 4 (.pdf)
  MSC Napoli - 22 January	22/01/2007
  Official Press Release and Statement made by Zodiac Maritime. more
  MSC wins the "Global Supplier Award" from DaimlerChrysler for Logistics in 2006	11/01/2007
  MSC wins Global Supplier award from Daimler Chrysler in the category of Logistics in 2006 more

• 2006

  MSC Australia wins Lloyds' List Award	20/11/2006
  MSC Australia has been declared the winner of the Lloyd's List DCN Australian Shipping and Transport  Liner Trade Award for the Australia to Europe/Mediterranean service in 2006.The criteria for this award was the assessment of the performance of shipping lines in schedule reliability and customer service. more
  MSC Introduces New Direct Service between North Europe and West Africa	11/10/2006
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A of Geneva, Switzerland is pleased to announce the introduction of a new direct service from North Europe to West Africa. more
  Prestigious Award for the MSC Agent in Iran	22/08/2006
  "MSC's Agents in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sea Glow Shipping Agency LLC, was awarded the prestigious "Best Shipping Agency Company" for 2005/2006 award by the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran at a ceremony in Bandar Abbas 21st August, 2006. more
  MSC Turkey Golden Anchor Award	14/08/2006
  MSC Turkey has been awarded the Golden Anchor Turkish Maritime Success Award as the Shipping Agency of the Year in Turkey for 2005. This is a highly prestigious award organised by "Dunya Newspaper" and "Deniz Press" and represents full recognition of the excellent range of services and performance offered by MSC Turkey during 2005. more
  MSC named Shipping Line of the Year	28/04/2006
  MSC is once again voted the Shipping Line of the Year for 2005 by Lloyd's Loading List.This is the fifth time in the last ten years that MSC  has received this prestigious award and is a testimony to its continuing excellent customer service throughout its worldwide service network. more
  MSC Noumea Service	15/03/2006
  In response to growing market pressures, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. is pleased to announce the introduction of a dedicated MSC vessel to directly link the ports of Sydney and Noumea. more
  MSC upgrades its New Orient Service from the Far East to USA West Coast	26/01/2006
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. is pleased to announce the upgrade of their New Orient Service from the Far East to the Port of Long Beach, USA. more

• 2005

  MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to India, Pakistan and the Persian Gulf	12/10/2005
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Falcon Service from the Far East direct to the Ports of Indian, Pakistan and the Persian Gulf. more
  MSC Andes Express Service Update	06/01/2005
  In view of erroneous allegations made by a certain Publication we have taken the unprecedented step of reconfirming our Press Release for our Andes Express Service. more

• 2004

  MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to the West Coast of South America	20/10/2004
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new ANDES EXPRESS SERVICE from the Far East direct to the Ports of Mexico and the West Coast of South America. more
  MSC named Shipping Line of the Year 2003 by Lloyds' Loading List.	30/04/2004
  For the second year running, and the third occasion in four years, MSC has captured the Customer Service award for Shipping Line of the Year, confirming its popularity amongst readers of Lloyd’s Loading List and the UK shipping fraternity as a whole. more
  MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to North European ports.	18/03/2004
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Lion Service from the Far East direct to Ports in Northern Europe. more

• 2003

  MSC Introduces New Direct Service from Far East to the Black Sea and East Mediterranean ports.	29/08/2003
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Tiger Service from the Far East direct to Ports in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. more
  MSC Introduces additional Transpacific Service	05/06/2003
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce the introduction of the Orient Express Service from China to the West Coast of the United States. more
  MSC Service Rationalisation in North Atlantic Trade	01/05/2003
  Due to persistent strike disruption in Spanish ports and labour shortages in the port of Le Havre which have resulted in considerable delays, MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A has decided to split... more
  MSC named Shipping Line of the Year for 2002	14/04/2003
  At an award ceremony in London on 11th April 2003, MSC was named Shipping Line of the year for 2002 by Lloyds Loading List. Commenting on this accolade, Mr Aponte, President, stated... more

• 2002

  New Service between South America East Coast and the Mediterranean	16/12/2002
  MSC will provide a dedicated direct service to and from the major ports of the East Coast of South America and the Mediterranean and in addition enhance port coverage in Brazil... more
  MSC Service Enhancements	09/12/2002
  In view of severe congestion problems in South African Ports, which have resulted in delays and disruption to service schedules, Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A of Geneva Switzerland has reorganized their services... more
  MSC Expands its Canadian Service	06/12/2002
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce an enhancement and extension of their existing service to and from Canada... more
  MSC Expands its North Atlantic Service	05/11/2002
  MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A is pleased to announce an enhancement and extension of their existing North Atlantic Service... more
  MSC Expands its Far East Services	18/09/2002
  MSC has launched a new and separate Far East/Mediterranean service, the Dragon Service, using 8 vessels of approximately 2200 TEU capacity and with a port rotation... more