Maersk to Implement New Intermodal Fuel Fees for El Salvador and Guatemala Shipments
What Happened?
Maersk will increase its Intermodal Fuel Fee for truck transportation into El Salvador and Guatemala, impacting both export and import cargo. These revised surcharges, attributed to higher global energy prices and rising landside operating costs, will be implemented in late September and October 2026. This financial adjustment aims to cover increased costs and maintain service continuity by securing sufficient landside vendor capacity.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 4, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk's intermodal services for cargo moving to or from El Salvador and Guatemala will be directly impacted by these new fees.
Source:
MaerskSet surcharge alert
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