Balkan Fuel Surcharges
Maersk announces upcoming fuel surcharge increases for landside transportation across the Balkans.
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Maersk will revise intermodal fuel fees for landside transportation in Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia starting October 1, 2026, citing higher global energy costs and disruption risks linked to the Middle East situation. The company says the fees will be reviewed every 14 days instead of monthly, with adjustments possible as market conditions change; the changes remain in effect until further notice.
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Maersk cited the Strait of Hormuz’s role in the disruption, saying approximately 20% of global fuel passes through it and that the situation is affecting worldwide fuel availability.
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Maersk said the temporary, cost-reflective energy and fuel adjustments are intended to maintain service continuity, protect cargo integrity and secure sufficient capacity from vendors across its network.
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The October 1 changes are based on the delivery date and concern the Intermodal Fuel Fee, identified in Maersk’s notices as EFS/IFS.
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