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EOS Update - Trade from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Oceania to USEC and Gulf
04/10/2024
On 3 October 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend their Master Contract until 15 January 2025. the ILA has suspended the work stoppage impacting US East and Gulf coast ports that began 1 October 2024.
As a result, MSC will suspend the Emergency Operations Surcharge (EOS) applicable to shipments directed from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Oceania which was initially announced in MSC’s Customer Advisory as of 30 September 2024.
This additional EOS will no longer apply.
MSC remains committed to assist customers with any remaining disruptions due to the initial work stoppage.
Should you have any question, please reach out to your local MSC representative.