Maersk will adjust its inland transportation tariffs in Poland from 1 October 2026, citing rising operational, regulatory and infrastructure costs.
The revised rates will apply to direct trucking and intermodal rail deliveries routed through German ports. They will also cover direct trucking deliveries through the Port of Gdansk.
Services covered by the adjustment
For cargo routed through German ports, the adjustment will apply to:
- Direct trucking deliveries
- Intermodal rail deliveries
For cargo routed through the Port of Gdansk, it will apply to:
- Direct trucking deliveries
Maersk will include the updated rates in relevant quotations, tariffs and contractual agreements according to existing commercial terms.
The carrier will apply the revised rates using the price calculation date logic associated with ocean bookings.
Maersk cites rising transport and toll costs
Maersk said transport providers continue to face higher labour and driver costs. Vehicle maintenance, spare parts, insurance, regulatory compliance and fleet renewal expenses have also increased.
Higher infrastructure charges are placing further pressure on inland transportation costs. Adjustments to Poland’s e-TOLL system and wider increases in European road charges have raised the cost of freight movements within Poland and between Poland and Germany.
Cargo moving through German gateways has also been affected by COâ‚‚-related road toll components and expanded toll requirements for commercial vehicles.
According to Maersk, these measures have increased the cost of trucking and the first- and last-mile stages of intermodal transport linked to German ports.
The carrier said it would continue investing in trucking capacity, intermodal and rail networks, digital supply chain visibility, operational resilience and sustainable transportation alternatives.
