In a recent North America market update, a major global carrier has warned customers about rising fuel and operational surcharges on transatlantic and intra‑regional services. Against the backdrop of US‑Canada trade tensions, higher fuel costs and unstable demand, lines are reinforcing FAK rates and adding extra charges.
According to the September North America market update issued by a leading container carrier, customers are being advised of increases and adjustments to fuel and operational surcharges on key routes, including services between the US, Canada and other regions. Following the US decision to impose 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods and Canada’s counter‑tariffs of up to 50% on various US‑origin products, carriers are revising ocean freight structures, including freight‑all‑kinds (FAK) levels, bunker charges and potential congestion‑related surcharges. These changes come on top of already elevated base rates captured by regional indices such as KCCI and the SCFI.
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