Maersk is adjusting its Middle East Emergency Operating Cost Recovery Surcharge, applying a uniform charge of USD 2,000 per container for dry, reefer and special equipment shipments to Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and the UAE. The surcharge takes effect on November 9, 2026, and on November 27 in regulated markets. Learn how the surcharge affects export quotes, procurement budgets and order margins, and what to check regarding destinations, container types and responsibility for the charge to plan costs in advance.