On June 3, 2026, Maersk issued a notice adjusting the Intermodal Fuel Fee in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). The new rate will be implemented from June 8 to 22.
Reasons for adjustment
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East are pushing up global fuel costs, leading to increased fuel expenses for rail and road intermodal services in the DACH region. Maersk is covering these costs through weekly rate adjustments.
Specific impacts
The Intermodal Fuel Fee is a fuel surcharge that Maersk adds to the transport of containers from the port to their inland destination. If your cargo is shipped via Maersk and the destination is an inland point in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, this fee will be added to the ocean freight.
The specific rate adjustment depends on the route and container type. It is recommended to check the latest rates directly on the Maersk website.
Who needs to pay attention?
- Foreign trade companies using European shipping routesFor orders with destinations including inland points in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, logistics costs will increase.
- Sellers using FBA European warehousesIf replenishing goods to the German FBA warehouse via sea freight, the inland segment costs may increase.
- China-Europe freight train usersSome China-Europe freight train routes pass through the DACH region and may also be affected by adjustments to fuel surcharges.
Recent trends in fuel surcharges
In the first half of 2026, global fuel prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical factors. Fuel surcharges from major carriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx, Maersk, etc.) remained high. It is recommended to check the monthly fuel rates before shipping to accurately calculate logistics costs.