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Customer Advisory - Hapag Lloyd - Implementation of Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Dear Customer,

 

Hapag Lloyd has issued the following update to the industry:

 

Due to the ongoing geopolitical circumstances, fuel prices have surged sharply, resulting in increased bunker costs globally. 

 

As a result, an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) will be introduced across all trades and will cover the extraordinary costs not covered by the Marine Fuel Recovery Charge (MFR). 

The details of this EFS are listed below and excluding cargo that falls under SSE regulated (China) scopes: 

 

North America to North Europe/South Europe/South America/Central America/Caribbean/Asia/Middle East/Indian Subcontinent:

  • US $ 70/20’ dry container
  • US $ 140/40’ dry container

Canada to Oceania/Africa

  • US $ 160/20’ dry container
  • US $ 320/40' dry container

This surcharge applies to any sailings commencing on or after March 23, 2026, excluding FMC scope (USA). The charge is to be borne by the Sea Freight payer.

 

For shipments within FMC scope, the EFS will be introduced effective April 8, 2026 and only for any cargo gating in on or after this effective date.

 

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

 

Sincerely,

 

HENSALL GLOBAL LOGISTICS
Hensall Admin at 9:24 AM
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