Maersk Adjusts Fuel Surcharge in Spain Due to Middle East Tensions

In response to escalating fuel costs driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East, Maersk has announced an update to its fuel surcharge structure in Spain. This adjustment is being implemented as an exceptional and temporary measure to offset increased operational expenses.

Under the revised framework, the fuel surcharge will now be reviewed on a weekly basis, transitioning from the previous monthly cycle. These updates will occur every Thursday, with no trigger threshold in effect during this period. The surcharge will remain active for as long as elevated fuel costs persist.

For the period of April 27 to May 3, 2026, the applicable fuel surcharge levels in Spain are set at 19.25% for truck transport and 4.85% for combined rail services. These charges will be itemized on customer invoices under the codes “EFS” (Export Fuel Surcharge) and “IFS” (Import Fuel Surcharge).

Maersk will adhere to standard Price Calculation Date (PCD) rules for surcharge calculations. For non-FMC shipments, the PCD is defined as the estimated departure date of the first vessel at booking confirmation. For FMC-regulated trades, it corresponds to the date the carrier takes possession of the last container. The updated surcharge will take effect for FMC trades from May 27, 2026.

The company emphasized its commitment to continuous monitoring of the situation on a country-by-country basis and indicated that further adjustments may be implemented if market conditions necessitate. Maersk remains dedicated to ensuring efficient and reliable logistics operations while supporting its customers through these challenging market conditions.

Maersk updates fuel surcharge mechanism in Spain amid rising costs