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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, 2025:
$354/ TEU Dry
$418/ TEU Reefer
Effective June 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective May 1, 2025:
$361/ TEU Dry
$426/ TEU Reefer
Effective May 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective April 1, 2025:
$370/ TEU Dry
$437/ TEU Reefer
Effective April 1, 2025:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective March 1, 2025:
$370/ TEU Dry
$437/ TEU Reefer
Effective March 1, 2025:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective February 1, 2025:
$352/ TEU Dry
$416/ TEU Reefer
Effective February 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective January 1, 2025:
$357/ TEU Dry
$421/ TEU Reefer
Effective January 1, 2025:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective December 1, 2024:
$352/ TEU Dry
$416/ TEU Reefer
Effective December 1, 2024:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective November 1, 2024:
$346/ TEU Dry
$409/ TEU Reefer
Effective November 1, 2024:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective October 1, 2024:
$355/ TEU Dry
$419/ TEU Reefer
Effective October 1, 2024:
$20 W/M, minimum $20
Effective September 1, 2024:
$376/ TEU Dry
$444/ TEU Reefer
Effective September 1, 2024:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective August 1, 2024:
$370/ TEU Dry
$437/ TEU Reefer
Effective August 1, 2024:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective July 1, 2024:
$377/ TEU Dry
$445/ TEU Reefer
Effective July 1, 2024:
$21 W/M, minimum $21
Effective June 1, 2024:
$396/ TEU Dry
$468/ TEU Reefer
Effective June 1, 2024:
$22 W/M, minimum $22

 

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, 2025  
$37/ TEU Dry  
$42/ TEU Reefer
Effective June 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective May 1, 2025  
$39/ TEU Dry  
$44/ TEU Reefer
Effective May 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective April 1, 2025  
$41/ TEU Dry  
$46/ TEU Reefer
Effective April 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective March 1, 2025  
$41/ TEU Dry  
$46/ TEU Reefer
Effective March 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective February 1, 2025  
$37/ TEU Dry  
$42/ TEU Reefer
Effective February 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective January 1, 2025  
$37/ TEU Dry  
$42/ TEU Reefer
Effective January 1, 2025  
$3 W/M min $3
Effective December 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective December 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective November 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective November 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective October 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective October 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective September 1, 2024  
$19/ TEU Dry  
$23/ TEU Reefer
Effective September 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective August 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective August 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective July 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective July 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2
Effective June 1, 2024  
$20/ TEU Dry  
$24/ TEU Reefer
Effective June 1, 2024  
$2 W/M min $2

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.
  • Unless otherwise noted, surcharge is effective through June 30, 2025.
LocationSurcharge
Delaware$60
Washington, DC$150
Maryland$65
New Jersey$65
Upper New York State$130
Lower New York State     
(zips beginning with 100 - 106 & 124)
$70
North Carolina$110
Pennsylvania/Eastern Region$70
Pennsylvania/Western Region   
(zips beginning with 150 - 168 & 172)
$160
Virginia$150
West Virginia$220
Kentucky$275
Ohio$225
Tennessee$230
South Carolina$135
Georgia$175
All Other States$275
Belgium/Holland€75
Germany/Luxemburg€115
France€135
Switzerland€195
UK/Northern Ireland£70
Ireland€95
EU Other Countries€195

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