Swire Shipping will introduce a US$150 rate restoration surcharge on selected trades to Australia and Timor-Leste.
The new charge will apply to cargo with a bill of lading date on or after 22 September 2026.
Rate restoration applies to Darwin and Dili
The surcharge will apply to shipments from North Asia, Greater China, South-East Asia, the Indian Sub-Continent, Scandinavia, Europe, the UK, the Mediterranean and Africa.
The affected destinations are Darwin, Australia, and Dili, Timor-Leste.
Swire Shipping will charge US$150 for 20-foot containers across the affected trade lanes.
Swire cites equipment imbalance and higher costs
Swire Shipping attributed the rate restoration to several market factors.
The carrier cited an ongoing equipment imbalance and increased cargo demand. It also pointed to rising operating costs and charter rates.
According to the company, the adjustment will support the investments required to maintain its port coverage and service frequency.
