Swire Shipping Implements $150 Rate Restoration for Australia and Timor-Leste
What Happened?
Swire Shipping has announced a US$150 rate restoration surcharge per 20-foot container for shipments destined for Darwin, Australia, and Dili, Timor-Leste. This adjustment, effective from September 22, 2026, applies to various trade lanes originating from Asia, Europe, and Africa. The carrier attributes the increase to equipment imbalances, heightened demand, and rising operational expenses.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 16, 2026
Effective from
September 22, 2026
Carrier
SWSC
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Oceania, Europe -> Oceania, Africa -> Oceania
Affected Ports
Darwin, Dili
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Swire Shipping services for container shipments from Asia, Europe, and Africa to Australia and Timor-Leste will be directly impacted by this rate increase.
Source:
NewsSet surcharge alert
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