Maersk has revised its temporary intermodal fuel fees across several European markets, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Poland, as elevated energy prices continue to increase inland transportation costs.
The carrier said the adjustments are linked to higher global energy prices and continued volatility in fuel availability. The measures are designed to ensure service continuity and maintain sufficient capacity across its inland and intermodal network.
In the Benelux region, covering Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, the revised fees effective September 14 to September 28 are 12% for truck and barge/BCO services and 6% for RCO services. The percentages are applied to the relevant inland handling charges.
For Poland, the intermodal fuel fee for the same period is 12% for truck services and 6% for RCO services. Maersk said the surcharge will remain subject to regular review as fuel-market conditions change.
The DACH markets—Germany, Austria and Switzerland—are also covered by Maersk’s temporary intermodal fuel-fee mechanism. The carrier reviews these charges periodically to reflect changes in energy and transportation costs.
Maersk introduced the temporary Intermodal Fuel Fee as a cost-reflective measure for landside transportation. The surcharge applies to relevant inland movements and is separate from ocean freight rates and other applicable charges.
The continued adjustments highlight the impact of energy-market volatility on European road, rail and barge transportation. For shippers, changes in intermodal fuel fees add to the cost pressures affecting inland supply chains and require closer monitoring of transportation budgets.
Maersk said further revisions may be introduced as market conditions evolve. Customers have been advised to contact their local Maersk representatives for details on how the updated fees apply to individual shipments and contracts.