Container freight rates surged by 311 TP3T in a week, signaling an early arrival of the 2026 peak season.
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Maersk updates inland fuel surcharges in Germany/Austria/Switzerland; new rates will take effect June 8th.
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Multiple shipping companies are simultaneously levying peak season surcharges for routes departing from the Far East, covering multiple routes to Northern Europe, North America, and South America.
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UPS raises several fees starting today, increasing international shipping costs again.
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UPS and DHL made a series of adjustments to their surcharge mechanisms in April: weekly fuel surcharge changes, new customs clearance fees in Europe, and a renamed emergency surcharge.
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The Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill again: only 3 crossings in 12 hours, and the risk premium has risen back to approximately 31 TP3T.
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Starting May 4th, UPS will add a $5 labeling fee per item. Ground Saver customers should take note.
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UPS raises PGA Disclaimer Fee: Starting April 13th, the fee for each disclaimer will increase to $2.50.
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Amazon adds a fuel and logistics surcharge of 3.51 TP3T, affecting FBA in the US and Canada starting April 17.
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IEA warns Middle East oil price volatility will worsen in April, putting pressure on European air freight and diesel.
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Maersk adds a heavy-haul surcharge: $200 more per 20-foot container for Far East routes to Mexico and Ecuador.
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No crude oil tanker passage through the Hormuz for 24 hours: Gulf shipping has not yet recovered, and pressure from delivery time and surcharges remains.
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