Maersk has announced an update to its fuel surcharge structure in Spain in response to rising fuel costs linked to ongoing developments in the Middle East.
The company said the adjustment is an exceptional and temporary measure aimed at covering increased operational expenses. Under the new approach, the fuel surcharge will be reviewed on a weekly basis instead of the previous monthly cycle.
The revised mechanism will include weekly updates every Thursday, with no trigger threshold applied during this period. The surcharge will remain in place for as long as necessary to reflect elevated fuel costs.
For the period from April 27 to May 3, 2026, the applicable surcharge levels in Spain are set at 19.25% for truck transport and 4.85% for rail combined services.
The charges will appear on customer invoices under the codes “EFS” (Export Fuel Surcharge) and “IFS” (Import Fuel Surcharge).
Maersk noted that the surcharge calculation will follow standard Price Calculation Date (PCD) rules. For non-FMC shipments, this refers to the estimated departure date of the first vessel at booking confirmation, while for FMC-regulated trades it corresponds to the date the carrier takes possession of the last container. For FMC trades, the updated surcharge will apply from May 27, 2026.
The company added that it will continue to monitor the situation closely on a country-by-country basis and may introduce further adjustments if market conditions require.
Maersk said it remains committed to maintaining efficient and reliable logistics operations while supporting customers through ongoing market challenges.
