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Australia, New Zealand: Introduction of Emergency Fuel Surcharges (Inland Trucking and Waterway)

Apr 17, 2026

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 15, 2026 for FMC trades, the following Inland Fuel Floater (Diesel) will apply:

From / ToEmergency Fuel Surcharge (FOI / FDI)ScopeTransport ModeContainer Types
Australia / New Zealand8% of Trucking origin / destination land freightImport / Export Inland HaulageTruckAll
Australia2% of Waterway origin / destination land freightImport / Export related to Tasmania - Melbourne corridorWaterwayAll
Australia / New Zealand8% of Combined Rail origin / destination land freightImport / Export Inland HaulageCombined RailAll


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