Swire Shipping will revise its Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) for several regional trades from 15 September 2026.
The revised surcharge will apply to shipments with a Bill of Lading dated on or after the effective date.
Revised EBS levels
| Trade | 20’ dry | 20’ reefer | 40’ dry | 40’ reefer | Breakbulk/LCL per RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global origin regions to Pacific destinations | US$385 | US$462 | US$770 | US$924 | US$19.25 |
| Pacific origins to global destination regions | US$192.50 | US$231 | US$385 | US$462 | US$9.63 |
| Australia and New Zealand to Pacific destinations | US$385 | US$462 | US$770 | US$924 | US$19.25 |
| Pacific origins to Australia and New Zealand | US$192.50 | US$231 | US$385 | US$462 | US$9.63 |
| Intra-Pacific Island trades | US$192.50 | US$231 | US$385 | US$462 | US$9.63 |
The global regions covered include North Asia, Greater China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Scandinavia, North Europe, the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, Africa and the US West Coast.
Pacific destinations include Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, South Pacific islands, Timor-Leste, New Zealand and the Australian ports of Townsville and Darwin.
Swire Shipping defines the South Pacific region as American Samoa, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Saipan, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
The revised EBS will apply in addition to the prevailing March/first-quarter 2026 Bunker Adjustment Factor.
