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MSC - Emergency Rail Fuel Surcharge

Dear Customer,

 

MSC has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Further to our customer advisory previously sent, the fuel market continues to experience a significant surge driven by the ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

 

In recent weeks, fuel prices have risen sharply due to supply disruptions and increased uncertainty, creating substantial cost pressure across inland transportation and intermodal logistics networks.

 

In response, Mediterranean Shipping Company will increase the fuel-related surcharge structure for inland intermodal transport to and from Canadian ports to address these impacts and ensure service continuity.

 

Fuel Energy Additional (FEA)

  • Effective Date: May 1, 2026 Sail Date
  • Scope: All Canada inland rail movements

Exports from Inland Points sailing West Coast & East Coast Canada:

  • US $ 70.00 per dry container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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MSC - Emergency Fuel Surcharge

Dear Customer,

 

MSC has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Considering ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the resulting volatility in global energy markets, fuel prices have increased significantly, placing added cost pressure on inland transportation and intermodal operations.

 

In response, Mediterranean Shipping Company will update the fuel-related surcharge structure for inland intermodal transport to and from Canadian ports to address these impacts and ensure service continuity.

 

Fuel Energy Additional (FEA)

Effective Date: April 16, 2026 Sail Date
Scope: All Canada inland rail movements

 

Exports from Inland Points sailing West Coast & East Coast Canada:

US $ 50.00 per dry container

 

This mechanism is designed to provide greater flexibility and consistency in managing fuel cost volatility across inland transportation. FEA levels will remain under continuous review and may be adjusted in line with market conditions.

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Dear Customer,

 

CMA – CGM has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Effective March 27, 2026 Sail Date

 

Canada to Europe/Mediterranean/Asia/South America/Middle East

  • US $ 130/20’ dry container
  • US $ 260/40’ dry container

 

Canada to Central America/Caribbean/Africa

  • US $ 265/20’ dry container
  • US $ 530/40’ dry container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Dear Customer,

 

CMA – CGM has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Fuel costs are currently experiencing significant upward pressure. These increases are impacting not only sea transportation but also inland operations across all modes, affecting the overall cost of moving containers throughout the supply chain.

 

Consequently, CMA CGM will implement an Inland Emergency Fuel Surcharge (IEFS) within a defined geographic scope, effective March 23rd Sail Date, subject to applicable regulatory filings where required.

 

All bookings that have rail movement within Canada will have a US $100.00 per container charge applied for Inland Emergency Fuel.

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Evergreen – General Rate Increase

Dear Customer,

 

Evergreen has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Origin: USA West Coast/USA East Coast/USA Gulf Coast/Canada West Coast/Canada East Coast

Destination: Far East, Middle East, and Australia

 

General Rate Increase (GRI)

Effective date: May 01, 2026 CY Receipt

 

Standard Dry Cargo

 

Commodity: All dry commodities

 

Local Port Cargo from USA West Coast/USA East Coast/USA Gulf Coast/Canada West Coast/Canada East Coast:

  • USD 160/20' container
  • USD 200/40', 40' high-cube container

For inland region cargo via USA West Coast/USA East Coast/USA Gulf Coast/Canada West Coast/Canada East Coast:

  • USD 240/20' container
  • USD 300/40', 40' high-cube container

Commodity: All reefer commodities

  • USD 250 per 40' high-cube reefer container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Dear Customer,

 

Maersk has issued the following update to the industry:

 

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had a considerable impact on the international fuel market. As a result, many refineries within the region are either offline or operating at reduced capacity, and export ability is very limited. This circumstance has led to substantial disruptions in global fuel supply chains and inland solutions across Canada.

 

Due to recent fluctuations in fuel supply and increased distribution costs, we will be adjusting our Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS/EFS). This adjustment will apply to non-FMC shipments with a Price Calculation Date (PCD) on or after April 10, and to FMC regulated shipments with a PCD on or after April 18, subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Additional adjustments may be required as conditions continue to evolve.

 

The amount of this charge will be US $ 100.00 per container.

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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ZIM – Emergency Fuel Surcharge

Dear Customer,

 

ZIM has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, fuel prices are being affected. As a result, ZIM will introduce an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) starting from the effective dates mentioned below, which will remain in place until further notice.

 

The surcharge will apply to the trades listed below:(*)

 

Effective date: April 1, 2026, Sail Date

 

Canada to East/West Mediterranean

• US $ 80/20’ dry container

• US $ 160/40’ dry container

 

Sailing West Coast Canada to Far East

• US $ 21/20’ dry container

• US $ 42/40’ dry container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Dear Customer,

 

COSCO Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc. has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Please be advised that unless otherwise specified, all cargo moving under tariff or service contracts will be assessed an Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) as shown below in addition to all other surcharges:

 

From all Canadian origins to Asia /Oceania /Indian Sub – Continent /Middle East to be effective from April 11th, 2026 CY Receipt under Tariff #202:

  • USD 120.00 per 20’ dry container
  • USD 150.00 per 40’ dry container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Yang Ming – General Rate Increase

Dear Customer,

 

Yang Ming has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Effective from April 25th, 2026 CY Receipt rates for all commodities (including dry and reefer) exporting from ALL US / Canada Origins to Far East, Asia, India, Sub-Continents, Mid-East, and Australia will be increased as follows:

  • US $ 75/20’ dry container
  • US $ 150/40’ dry container
  • US $ 216/40’ reefer container

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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Dear Customer,

 

CPKC has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Effective Friday, March 27th at 00:01 EST Vaughan Terminal gate restrictions will be lifted for Port of Montreal.

 

Vaughan Terminal will accept all export loads and all pregate billed empties to these destinations.

 

Please reach out to your Hensall Global representative should you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS

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