Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an adjustment to its Ocean Bunker Surcharge (OBS) for Europe and Africa services, effective October 1, 2026. The increase is driven by sustained high fuel costs and elevated freight rate levels, as carriers seek to pass part of bunker price volatility to shippers through transparent surcharge mechanisms.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has issued a customer advisory for its Europe and Africa trades, confirming an update to the Ocean Bunker Surcharge (OBS) that will take effect from October 1, 2026 across selected services. The notice from ONE Europe & Africa states that the surcharge quantum will be revised upward to reflect current bunker market levels and associated operating cost changes. In parallel, sector outlets including Container News, The Loadstar and Hellenic Shipping News report that major container lines are increasingly adjusting fuel‑related surcharges and ancillary fees, responding to sustained high base freight rates and growing fleet operating costs.
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