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17 August 2026

ONE updates Emergency Fuel Surcharge across global trades

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Source reporting: Container News

ONE updates Emergency Fuel Surcharge across global trades

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will update its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) across long-haul and short-sea trades from 16 September 2026. The revised surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer cargo, with different levels for long-haul headhaul and backhaul movements. New EFS levels from September For long-haul headhaul trades , ONE will apply an EFS of US$120 per TEU for dry containers and US$160 per TEU for reefers . On long-haul backhaul trades, the surcharge will be US$60 per TEU for dry cargo and US$80 per TEU for reefers . The same rates will apply across all short-sea trades.

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