Shipping giant MSC Cargo persists, delivering to Israel amidst war

MSC Cargo, the largest shipping company in the world, continues to operate to and from Israel during the war.The company is still providing transportation, storage, and logistics services to all its clients in Israel and continues making regular port calls in Israel without interruption.

Additionally, the company has decided not to impose war surcharges on its customers despite insurance companies raising premiums for ships calling on Israel due to the war. For now, MSC is absorbing the extra costs to support its clients in Israel during this difficult time. 

Due to the widespread reserve duty call-ups and many businesses placing workers on unpaid leave, numerous customers have been forced to keep containers at the ports, typically incurring demurrage fees. However, given the war and its commitment to its Israeli customers, MSC Cargo has announced it will not collect container demurrage charges.

With the outbreak of the war, the company's management in Israel has been dedicated to the transportation of essential military and medical equipment, as well as shuttle special projects from destinations worldwide that are vital to strengthening combat and security capabilities during this period. 

Lea Bogatch- Genossar, CEO of MSC Israel: "From day one of the war, the company's management decided to make every effort to accommodate our customers in Israel. We are now over 3 weeks into the war, continue to provide uninterrupted service, are attentive to the needs of the Israeli market, and assist in every way possible."