Maersk has introduced an Intransit/Landbridge Haulage surcharge (IT1) for shipments from the Far East and Oceania to selected destinations in Saudi Arabia.
The surcharge applies to cargo destined for Dammam, the Dammam Free Zone Bonded Area and Riyadh. It covers the trucking movement from Sharjah (SHJ) to Khor Fakkan (KHO).
The new charges took effect on 22 August 2026.
Intransit and landbridge charges
The following rates apply per container across all three destinations:
| Equipment | Charge |
|---|---|
| 20′ dry container | USD 1,400 |
| 40′ dry, 40′ high-cube dry and 45′ high-cube dry container | USD 2,700 |
| 20′ reefer container | USD 1,600 |
| 40′ high-cube reefer container | USD 3,000 |
The IT1 surcharge applies to:
- Dammam
- Dammam Free Zone Bonded Area
- Riyadh
Maersk noted that feeder-related charges will remain part of the ocean freight component. However, those charges remain subject to change.
