Shipping from North Europe to West Africa? Here's an update to the Emergency Space Contingency (ESC) Surcharge
The Emergency Space Contingency (ESC) surcharge from North Europe* to West Africa** will be adjusted. This ESC will apply to all cargo types from December 1, 2025 (tariffing date) until further notice.
The details for this ESC are listed below:
- EUR 800 per 20' container
- EUR 900 per 40' container
From: *North Europe: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg
To: **West Africa: Angola, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C.), Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Togo.
If you require more information related to Ocean Tariff rates, please visit the tariff section of our website. As an alternative, please contact our teams at your location who will guide you based on your individual situation.