Implementation of Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)
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:
| Scope | Direction | Dry / USD per TEU | Reefer / USD per TEU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Haul | Front Haul | 160 | 225 |
| Long Haul | Back Haul | 70 | 100 |
| Intra Regional | 70 | 100 |
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.
More information regarding the Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) rates is available upon request. If you require the applicable surcharge levels, please contact your responsible Hapag-Lloyd sales representative, who will be able to provide the relevant details for your shipments.
If you have any questions regarding these updates or their impact on your supply chain, please contact your local Hapag-Lloyd representative.