Maersk will reduce its quarterly Fossil Fuel Fee and update terminal handling charges across multiple countries from October 1, 2026. The changes reflect lower marine fuel prices and aim to rebalance cost structures on key container trades.
According to industry outlet PortNews, A.P. Moller-Maersk will cut its Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF) on several major container lanes and simultaneously reset terminal handling charges in Europe, Asia and New Zealand as of October 1, 2026. For a 40‑foot dry container moving from Far East Asia to North Europe, the FFF will fall from 595 to 570 US dollars, while the charge on the reverse trade will decline from 416 to 399 dollars. On West Coast South America–Europe trades, the fuel fee will be reduced from 1,037 to 990 dollars in the Europe–South America direction and from 1,063 to 1,015 dollars on the return leg.
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