RCL to Implement Low Sulphur Go Green Recovery Surcharge in September 2026
What Happened?
Regional Container Lines (RCL) will apply a Low Sulphur Go Green Recovery (LGGR) surcharge starting September 2026. This surcharge aims to recover the increased costs associated with using IMO 2020-compliant low-sulphur marine fuel. The specific rates for this new charge are currently undisclosed, leading to cost uncertainty for shippers.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 20, 2026
Effective from
September 1, 2026
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Regional Container Lines (RCL) services will be directly impacted by the introduction of this new cost recovery surcharge.
Source:
NewsSet surcharge alert
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