Maersk Adjusts Intermodal Fuel Fees and Review Cycle in Southeast Europe

What Happened?

Effective 7 September 2026, Maersk is updating its Intermodal Fuel Fee for truck transportation across five Southeast European markets, including Croatia and Serbia. The carrier is also accelerating its review cycle from monthly to bi-weekly, citing rising global energy prices and geopolitical instability. This adjustment will directly increase inland logistics costs for shippers and is intended to secure transport capacity.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 4, 2026
Effective from
September 7, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Maersk's intermodal truck services in Southeast European markets, including Croatia and Serbia, will be directly impacted by increased inland logistics costs.
Source:
Maersk
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