Low Water Surcharge - Trade from West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Israel and North Europe (inc. UK and Scan Baltic) to/via Montreal, Canada

07/08/2026

St. Lawrence River water levels are significantly reducing the tonnage deployed on the trade from West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Israel and North Europe (including UK and Scan Baltic) to/via Montreal, Canada.

For this reason, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announces the implementation of a low water surcharge “Saint-Laurent low water” (SLW) for any equipment size and type moving from West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Israel and North Europe (inc. UK and Scan Baltic) to/via Montreal POD, effective as from 21 July 2026 until further notice. The SLW will be charged as follows:

• USD 150 - per 20’ container
• USD 300 - per 40’ and 45’ container