One community. One purpose. Massive impact.

Mercy Ships Cargo Day is an online fundraising initiative created by the shipping and trading community to support Mercy Ships' mission of hope and healing.

CARGO DAY 2026 STARTS NOVEMBER 4 !

Three ways to participate in Cargo Day

Support Mercy Ships in delivering life-changing surgical care to those in need

Pledge

Make a pledge in any amount of your choice to Mercy Ships.

Charterer

Shipbroker

Shipowner

Other

Bunker companies

Port agents

Inspection companies

Foundations

Mercy Cargo

Donate 50% to 100% of your cargo commission from assigned Mercy Cargoes to Mercy Ships.

Shipbroker

Address Commission

Donate either 50% or 100% of your address commission from quoted Mercy Cargoes to Mercy Ships.

Charterer

Pledge

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Amount

Fixed amount

Company name *

Category *

Sector *

POC first name *

POC last name *

Email address *

Billing country *

Cargo commission

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Estimated amount for Mercy Ships *

Shipbroker company name *

Sector *

Broker first name *

Broker last name *

Charterer company name *

CP Date *

Vessel name *

Email address *

Billing country *

Address commission

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Estimated amount for Mercy Ships *

Charterer company name *

Sector *

Charterer first name *

Charterer last name *

Shipbroker company name *

CP Date *

Vessel name *

Email address *

Billing country *

Benefits

Tradewinds Ads

For donations above $5,000, the logo of your company will be featured in 2 Tradewinds magazine advertisements.

First access Geneva Gala

Your company receives priority access to the Cargo Day Gala in Geneva.

Vision Trip invitation

Selected partners are invited to visit one of the Mercy Ships' hospital ships.

Cargo Day 2026

Total raised so far

$ 1,161,260

142 Donations

Pledges and commissions combined

$ 1,097,018

140 Pledges

$ 21,414

1 Cargo commissions

$ 42,828

1 Address commissions

All participants 2026

The shipping community heroes

Donation levels

Diamond > $50,000

Platinum < $50,000

Gold < $25,000

Silver < $10,000

Bronze < $5,000

Your donation benefits

Charterers

CNR

Brokers

BGC Group

Gibson

Owners

Evalend

Other

Bach Advisory

Geneva Gala

Houston Soirée

Latest news and stories

Updates, insights, and stories from Cargo Day, the shipping community and Mercy Ships

2026-10-08

The Cargo Day campaign 2026 returns on November, 4

Cargo Day 2026 starts on November 4, launching eight weeks of fundraising and engagement for Mercy Ships across the shipping and trading community.

2026-10-02

Mercy Ships Cargo Day Gala 2026

More than 500 guests from over 150 shipping and trading companies gathered at HEAD Genève on 30 September 2026 to celebrate 10 years of Mercy Ships Cargo Day and USD 20 million raised for Mercy Ships.

2026-09-25

Singapore Shipping Community Comes Together Ahead of Cargo Day 2026

On 3 September, Ampol’s Scott Moncrieff welcomed around 80 brokers, charterers, shipowners and shipping professionals to the Singapore Cricket Club for an evening focused on Mercy Ships and Cargo Day.

2026-04-26

Memunatu's Miracle Journey With Mercy Ships

Memunatu was just 10 months old when a growing tumor on her neck began to threaten her life. What followed was a race against time, one that would bring together volunteers, surgeons, and a mother’s hope aboard the Global Mercy.

2026-04-22

Mercy Ships announced as charity partner of Geneva Dry

Mercy Ships has been announced as the official charity partner of Geneva Dry 2026, one of the leading global gatherings for the dry bulk shipping and commodities industries.

2026-02-09

Mercy Ships Cargo Day Houston Soirée Celebrates Impact and Community

The annual Mercy Ships Cargo Day Houston Soirée brought together leaders from the maritime shipping industry on February 4 at the elegant Post Oak Hotel in Houston, welcoming 350 guests for an evening dedicated to impact, partnership and purpose.

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