Swire Shipping Announces Revised Emergency Bunker Surcharge
What Happened?
Swire Shipping is implementing a revised Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) across its global and Pacific trade routes, effective September 15, 2026. This adjustment will increase shipping costs for customers utilizing services connecting Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the US, and Pacific Islands. The revised EBS will be an additional charge on top of the prevailing Bunker Adjustment Factor.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 7, 2026
Effective from
September 15, 2026
Carrier
SWSH
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> North America, North America -> Asia, Asia -> Europe, Europe -> Asia, Asia -> Oceania, Oceania -> Asia, Asia -> Middle East, Middle East -> Asia, Asia -> Africa, Africa -> Asia
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving on Swire Shipping's global and Pacific trade routes, particularly those connecting Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the US, and Pacific Islands, will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
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