Hapag-Lloyd will increase its inland fuel surcharge for truck transport in Italy to 15%, citing continued volatility in international energy markets and fluctuations in diesel prices. The revised charge will apply to import and export inland haulage from and to Italy from August 24, 2026.
New surcharge structure
The updated Inland Fuel Floater (Diesel) will apply to all container types under the following structure:
- Truck transport: 15%
- Combined rail and truck: 7.5%
- Rail-only transport: 0% — surcharge cancelled
The charges apply to inland movements covered under the Fuel Origin Inland (FOI) and Fuel Destination Inland (FDI) arrangements.
Energy costs drive adjustment
Hapag-Lloyd said the revision reflects continued volatility in global energy markets, with diesel prices remaining a significant cost component for inland transportation and handling.
For shipments subject to US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations, the new surcharge will take effect from September 12, 2026, rather than August 24.
Tariff dates vary by shipment
The carrier will determine the applicable tariff date based on the type and direction of the shipment. For imports, the tariff date will be based on when the container is picked up from the port.
For exports subject to FMC regulations, the relevant date will be the full-container gate-in date at the original port, while non-FMC exports will use the vessel departure date.
The revised surcharge is expected to increase inland transportation costs for shippers using road haulage in Italy, while customers moving cargo entirely by rail will no longer face the separate fuel surcharge.
