A.P. Moller–Maersk has revised fuel surcharges for intermodal transport services across the Benelux region, the DACH markets and Poland, updating charges applicable to inland freight movements linked to its European logistics network.
The changes affect intermodal transportation, which combines rail, road and other transport modes to move containers between ports, inland terminals and customer facilities. Fuel-related adjustments are intended to reflect changes in operating costs across these transport networks.
The affected markets include Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux); Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH); and Poland. These countries form important parts of Europe’s container logistics network, connecting major seaports with manufacturing centres, distribution hubs and inland cargo destinations.
For shippers and freight forwarders, revisions to intermodal fuel fees can influence the overall cost of moving containers beyond the port. The impact on individual shipments will depend on the applicable transport route, service arrangement and effective surcharge rates.
The revised rates will apply from 26 October to 9 November 2026, with reductions in Benelux and the DACH region, while charges in Poland remain unchanged.
Updated intermodal fuel fees
| Region | Transport mode | New fee |
|---|---|---|
| Benelux | Truck and barge | 15% |
| Benelux | RCO | 7.5% |
| DACH | Truck and barge | 14% |
| DACH | RCO | 7% |
| Poland | Truck | 16% |
| Poland | RCO | 8% |
The percentages apply to Maersk’s Inland Haulage Import (IHI) and Inland Haulage Export (IHE) charges. The fees are reflected in the applicable Import Fuel Surcharge and Export Fuel Surcharge.
Maersk introduced the temporary fuel fee amid rising energy prices and uncertainty over fuel availability linked to the security situation in the Middle East. The company reviews the surcharge every two weeks to reflect changing market conditions.
The reductions in Benelux and DACH should ease some inland transportation costs for shippers using Maersk’s intermodal services, while rates in Poland remain stable for the new period.