Australia, New Zealand: Introduction of Emergency Fuel Surcharges (Inland Trucking, Waterway, Combined Rail)
Please note that a further update to this Inland Fuel Floater (Diesel) announcement was published on May 18, 2026. We encourage you to refer to the latest advisory for the most current surcharge information.
At Hapag-Lloyd, we continuously strive to keep your inland logistics reliable, transparent, and efficient.
Due to ongoing volatility in international energy markets, diesel prices have experienced increased fluctuations. As diesel represents a significant cost component of inland transportation and handling, we will introduce / adjust an Inland Fuel Floater (Diesel) for applicable inland services in our market.
Effective April 15, 2026 for non-FMC trades and May 20, 2026 for FMC trades, the following Inland Fuel Floater (Diesel) will apply:
| From / To | Emergency Fuel Surcharge (FOI / FDI) | Scope | Transport Mode | Container Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia / New Zealand | 8% of Trucking origin / destination land freight | Import / Export Inland Haulage | Truck | All |
| Australia | 2% of Waterway origin / destination land freight | Import / Export related to Tasmania - Melbourne corridor | Waterway | All |
| Australia / New Zealand | 8% of Combined Rail origin / destination land freight | Import / Export Inland Haulage | Combined Rail | All |
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your local Hapag-Lloyd representative.