A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has introduced a weekly fuel surcharge review cycle as rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East continue to impact operations.
The revised surcharge structure will take effect from 8 June 2026, replacing the carrier’s standard monthly review process.
In Greece, the truck surcharge rate has been set at 3 per cent, with charges appearing on invoices as “EFS” for export and “IFS” for import movements.
Under the temporary framework, surcharge levels will be reassessed every Friday and communicated for the following week. Maersk stated that no trigger threshold will apply while the mechanism remains in place.
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For non-FMC trades, surcharge calculations will be based on the Estimated Time of Departure of the first vessel in the confirmed booking.
For FMC-regulated trades, including shipments to and from US ports, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the US Virgin Islands, the calculation date will be when Maersk or an authorised agent takes possession of the final container listed on the transport document. These surcharges will apply from 11 June 2026.
Import cargo with separately arranged inland transport will be calculated from the shipment creation date.
The carrier said it will continue monitoring conditions across individual markets and make adjustments on a country-by-country basis as fuel cost volatility persists.
For more information:
Maersk – https://www.maersk.com/
