Maersk updates fuel surcharges across multiple markets
Maersk has announced adjustments to its fuel surcharges for inland transport services in Greece, Cyprus, North Macedonia, and India. These revisions are a direct response to increased fuel costs stemming from the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The updated surcharges will be implemented between July 24 and July 27, 2026, with specific dates varying by market.
Enhanced Review Frequency for European Markets
Effective immediately, Maersk will transition from a monthly to a weekly review of fuel surcharges for services in Greece, Cyprus, and North Macedonia. This new approach will involve updating the surcharge every Friday to reflect the costs for the subsequent week. The standard trigger mechanism will be temporarily suspended during this period.
Beginning July 27, 2026, the truck fuel surcharge will be set at 10% in Greece, 5% in Cyprus, and 15% in North Macedonia. These temporary surcharges, labeled as Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) and Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) on customer invoices, will remain in effect until market conditions stabilize.
Increased Export Surcharge in India
In parallel, Maersk has revised its Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) for shipments originating from container freight stations (CFS) in Dadri, India. This adjustment is necessitated by an Operational Cost Escalation Surcharge (OCES) introduced by local CFS operators.
The revised surcharge will be applicable from July 24, 2026, for non-FMC regulated shipments and from August 24, 2026, for FMC-regulated cargo. The new charges will be INR 1,000 per 20ft container and INR 2,000 per 40ft container. This surcharge applies to all cargo moving from Startrack Dadri, Greater Noida, Shorajpur, and Gautam Buddh Nagar to global destinations.
Maersk emphasizes its commitment to continuously monitor fuel costs and adapt surcharges as market dynamics evolve.