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Surcharges

The following surcharges are updated periodically due to fluctuations in the cost of fuel.

Marine Fuel Surcharge (MFS) FCL CargoMarine Fuel Surcharge (MFS) Cargo 
(LCL/Project/OOG/Coil-Tainer)
Below is the monthly adjusted Marine Fuel Surcharge (MFS) for Full Container Load (FCL) Shipments.Below is the monthly adjusted Marine Fuel Surcharge (MFS) for Cargo Shipments [Less than Container Load (LCL), Project, OOG, and Coil-Tainer].
Effective June 1, 2026:
$542 / TEU Dry
$1280 / 40' Reefer
Effective June 1, 2026:
$30 W/M, minimum $30
Effective May 1, 2026:
$574 / TEU Dry
$1354 / 40' Reefer
Effective May 1, 2026:
$32 W/M, minimum $32
Effective April 5, 2026 (SPECIAL):
$536 / TEU Dry
$1266 / 40' Reefer
Effective April 5, 2026 (SPECIAL):
$30 W/M, minimum $30
Effective April 1, 2026:
$357 / TEU Dry
$844 / 40' Reefer
Effective April 1, 2026:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective March 1, 2026:
$348/ TEU Dry
$822/ 40' Reefer
Effective March 1, 2026:
$19 W/M, minimum $19
Effective February 1, 2026:
$345/ TEU Dry
$814/ 40' Reefer
Effective February 1, 2026:
$19 W/M, minimum $19
Effective January 1, 2026:
$357/ TEU Dry
$842/ 40' Reefer
Effective January 1, 2026:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective December 1, 2025:
$353/ TEU Dry
$834/ 40' Reefer
Effective December 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective November 1, 2025:
$360/ TEU Dry
$850/ 40' Reefer
Effective November 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective October 1, 2025:
$368/ TEU Dry
$868/ 40' Reefer
Effective October 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective September 1, 2025:
$375/ TEU Dry
$443/ TEU Reefer
Effective September 1, 2025:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective August 1, 2025:
$362/ TEU Dry
$427/ TEU Reefer
Effective August 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective July 1, 2025:
$351/ TEU Dry
$415/ TEU Reefer
Effective July 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20

 

EU Emission Trading System (ETS) Surcharge

  • Effective January 1, 2024, the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) came into effect. This system is a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to combat climate change.
  • The EU ETS is based on a ‘cap and trade’ principle. A cap is set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by the operators and within this cap a shipping line can buy emission allowances. 
  • The cap is decreased every year with the purpose to achieve EU’s climate neutrality by 2050.
  • After each year, an operator is required to surrender enough allowances to fully cover their emissions, otherwise additional fines are imposed. 
  • In order to cover these extra costs imposed by the EU, ICL introduced a new surcharge (ETS Surcharge), effective January 1, 2024.
  • This surcharge has been structured based on the per voyage carbon dioxide emissions as calculated in conformance with IMO MEPC Resolutions and Guidelines 
  • EU Emission Trading System (ETS) Surcharge
EU Emission Trading System Surcharge (ETS) FCL CargoEU Emission Trading System Surcharge (ETS) Cargo (LCL/Project/OOG/Coil-Tainer)
Below is the level of the EU Emission Trading System Surcharge (ETS) Surcharge for Full Container Load (FCL).Below is the level of the EU Emission Trading System Surcharge (ETS) Cargo Shipments (Less-than-container Load, Project, Out-of-Gauge, and Coil-Tainer shipments).
Effective June 1, 2026
$59 / TEU Dry  
$132 / 40' Reefer
Effective June 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective May 1, 2026
$56 / TEU Dry  
$126 / 40' Reefer
Effective May 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective April 1, 2026
$62/ TEU Dry  
$138/ 40' Reefer
Effective April 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective March 1, 2026
$68/ TEU Dry  
$150/ 40' Reefer
Effective March 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective February 1, 2026
$65/ TEU Dry  
$144/ 40' Reefer
Effective February 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective January 1, 2026
$65/ TEU Dry  
$144/ 40' Reefer
Effective January 1, 2026 
$4 W/M min $4
Effective December 1, 2025  
$41/ TEU Dry  
$92/ 40' Reefer
Effective December 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective November 1, 2025  
$41/ TEU Dry  
$92/ 40' Reefer
Effective November 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective October 1, 2025  
$39/ TEU Dry  
$88/ 40' Reefer
Effective October 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective September 1, 2025  
$39/ TEU Dry  
$44/ TEU Reefer
Effective September 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective August 1, 2025  
$39/ TEU Dry  
$44/ TEU Reefer
Effective August 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective July 1, 2025  
$39/ TEU Dry  
$44/ TEU Reefer
Effective July 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3

Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS)

Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS) is applied to all FCL containers as follows

  • Charges are applied in conjunction with carrier provided pre- or on-carriage.

     

LocationSurchargeEffective June 1, 2026
Delaware$80$85
Washington, DC$225$245
Maryland$95$105
New Jersey$95$105
Upper New York State$185$200
Lower New York State     
(zips beginning with 100 - 106 & 124)
$95$105
North Carolina$155$165
Pennsylvania/Eastern Region$100$110
Pennsylvania/Western Region   
(zips beginning with 150 - 168 & 172)
$220$240
Virginia$225$245
West Virginia$330$355
Kentucky$380$420
Ohio$335$370
Tennessee$305$335
South Carolina$190$205
Georgia$250$270
All Other States$430$470
Belgium/Holland€100€115
Germany/Luxemburg€140€155
France€160€175
Switzerland€220€235
UK/Northern Ireland£95£95
Ireland€130€130
EU Other Countries€220€235

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