Seaboard Marine has announced a new United States Domestic Fuel Surcharge Index for container shipping, effective 26 April 2026, calculated based on Port of Load or Port of Discharge data.
Seaboard Marine issued a customer advisory detailing the updated United States Domestic Fuel Surcharge Index, effective 26 April 2026. The surcharge will be determined using metrics from the Port of Load or Port of Discharge, addressing current fuel price volatility in domestic trades. This ensures costs are accurately passed through to customers.
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