Maersk Introduces New Inland Fuel Surcharge for Canadian Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk will implement a 24% inland fuel surcharge for Canadian import and export cargo, effective November 1, 2026. This temporary charge applies to the drayage portion of container movements, affecting both Carrier Haulage and Multi-Carrier bookings. The surcharge will be reviewed monthly, potentially leading to cost fluctuations for Canadian supply chains.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 12, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> Canada, Canada -> Global
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs involved in import or export container shipments to and from Canada, particularly those utilizing Maersk services for inland drayage.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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