Hapag-Lloyd Modifies Inland Fuel Surcharge for Italian Container Transport

What Happened?

Hapag-Lloyd is adjusting its Inland Fuel Floater for all container transport within Italy, effective September 21, 2026, due to fuel price volatility. The revised surcharge will be 16% for truck-only moves and 7.5% for combined rail/truck, increasing inland haulage costs. Rail-only movements remain exempt, incentivizing shippers to use rail services.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 16, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's inland container transport services within Italy will be directly impacted by these revised fuel surcharges.
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