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18 August 2026

Maersk introduces emergency inland fuel surcharge across Nordic region

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Source reporting: Container News

Maersk introduces emergency inland fuel surcharge across Nordic region

Maersk will introduce a temporary Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge for inland shipments across several Nordic and Baltic markets. The surcharge will take effect on 19 August 2026 and applies to Store Door (SD) shipments. Maersk linked the measure to rising fuel costs amid the ongoing disruption to fuel supplies from the Middle East. Surcharge varies by country Seven countries are covered by the measure. However, the applicable percentage varies significantly by market.

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