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Emergency Bunker Surcharge Implementation
March 19, 2026

Emergency Bunker Surcharge Implementation

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Dear Valued Customer,​

 

To safeguard fuel availability, protect service reliability, and maintain schedule integrity, OOCL has announced a temporary Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) to recover costs beyond existing fuel adjustment mechanisms. The surcharge will be applied on a global basis, monitored closely, and reviewed every 14 days to reflect prevailing fuel market conditions.  


For shipments outside FMC scope, the EBS will be effective from 23rd March 2026 (shipments rate date), excluding Taiwan:

  • Shipments from AU/NZ to Taiwan will now be subject to LSA effective 01st April 2026. EBS will not be applied for shipments to Taiwan. 
  • Shipments from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to AU/NZ, will now be subject to LSA effective 01st April 2026. EBS will not be applied from these origins. 
  • All shipments within FMC scope, the EBS will be effective from 13th April 2026 (shipments rate date).

 

The following table outlines the specific application and implications of the EBS for OOCL's Australia and New Zealand trades on Non‑FMC lanes, effective from 23rd March 2026 (shipments rate date). Please refer to OOCL - Emergency Bunker Surcharge Implementation for full details, including FMC lane EBS levels.

 

Australia & New Zealand Trade – Northbound / Southbound

 

Origin/Destination - per TEU​ ​AUS/NZL-Asia/South Asia/Middle East ​AUS/NZL-Europe ​Africa ​
Equipment SizeCargo Nature

Southbound

Not applicable ex China, Taiwan or Hong Kong

Northbound
Not applicable to Taiwan		SouthboundNorthboundSouthboundNorthbound
20'​Non-Temperature controlled cargo ​ ​USD 150USD 75USD 210USD 235USD 325USD 220
40'USD 300USD 150USD 420USD 470USD 650USD 440
40HUSD 300USD 150USD 420USD 470USD 650USD 440
20'​Temperature controlled cargo ​USD 225USD 113USD 315USD 353USD 488USD 330
40'USD 450USD 225USD 630USD 705USD 975USD 660

 

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Australia & New Zealand Trade – TransTasman & Coastal

 

Origin/Destination - per TE​U ​
AUS-NZL
(Trans-Tasman - Eastbound) ​
AUS-NZL
(Trans-Tasman -Westbound) ​
Australia Coastal ​
New Zealand Coastal ​
Equipment SizeCargo Nature
20'​Non-Temperature controlled cargo ​ ​USD 75USD 75AUD 105NZD 130
40'USD 150USD 150AUD 210 NZS 260
40HUSD 150USD 150AUD 210 NZD 260
20'Temperature controlled cargo ​USD 113USD 113AUD 158NZD 195
40'USD 225USD 225AUD 316NZD 390

 

 

Australia/New Zealand from/to North America, effective from 13th April 2026 (shipments rate date):

 

Origin/Destination​ ​United States/Canada ​
Equipment SizeCargo NatureAUTSBAUTNB
20'​Non-Temperature controlled cargo ​
​		190305
40'350620
40H350620
20'Temperature controlled cargo ​285458
40'525930


​We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership with OOCL.

 

Yours faithfully,


​OOCL (Australia) Pty Ltd.​

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