Hapag-Lloyd announces the implementation of an Emergency Operational Recovery Surcharge at Khorfakkan Commercial Terminal (KCT) in the United Arab Emirates, based on a notice issued by Gulftainer, the terminal operator.
The surcharge is applied starting March 15, 2026, at a rate of USD 100 per container on all containers handled at the terminal for vessels calling at the port, until further notice. The decision covers various types of containerized cargo, including direct import shipments, transshipment cargo, reefer containers, dangerous goods, and bonded cargo.
In parallel, the company indicates that ongoing geopolitical tensions and instability in global energy markets may lead to fluctuations in diesel prices in the coming period, which could impact inland transportation and cargo handling costs.
To enhance transparency in fuel-related cost calculations, a separate Diesel Fuel Floater may be introduced within inland services. Inland trucking charges may be presented as a base transport cost plus a separate fuel component, which will be adjusted or removed once fuel prices stabilize.
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