Maersk Increases Emergency Fuel Surcharge for Felixstowe Imports
What Happened?
Maersk is increasing its Emergency Fuel Surcharge for laden import containers at the Port of Felixstowe, raising costs for shippers. The revised charge of £4.13 per container will take effect on 1 October 2026. A subsequent review in mid-October will determine the surcharge level for November, indicating potential for further cost volatility.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 23, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> North Europe
Affected Ports
GBFEL
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs importing containers to the Port of Felixstowe will be directly impacted by these increased costs.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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