Regional Container Lines (RCL) has announced its Low Sulphur Go Green Recovery (LGGR) for September 2026, a surcharge designed to recover the additional cost of using cleaner, low-sulphur marine fuel.
The LGGR is linked to the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur regulations, which reduced the permitted sulphur content in marine fuel from 3.5% to 0.5% from January 1, 2020. RCL introduced the recovery mechanism to offset the higher cost associated with complying with these requirements.
The carrier said the use of low-sulphur fuel helps reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships, contributing to improved environmental and public-health outcomes.
RCL reviews its LGGR periodically based on changes in low-sulphur fuel costs. The surcharge is therefore intended to reflect fluctuations in the cost of compliant marine fuel and the resulting impact on vessel operating expenses.
RCL’s latest announcement specifically covers the September 2026 tariff period. However, the published announcement does not provide the individual surcharge amounts for the different trade corridors, so no specific LGGR figures can be reliably stated.
The latest revision comes as shipping lines continue to adjust fuel-related recovery mechanisms in response to movements in marine fuel prices and evolving environmental compliance costs.