Emergency Bunker Surcharge Implementation
Emergency Bunker Surcharge Implementation
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 Size | Cargo Nature | Southbound Not applicable ex China, Taiwan or Hong Kong | Northbound Not applicable to Taiwan | Southbound | Northbound | Southbound | Northbound |
20' | Non-Temperature controlled cargo | USD 150 | USD 75 | USD 210 | USD 235 | USD 325 | USD 220 |
40' | USD 300 | USD 150 | USD 420 | USD 470 | USD 650 | USD 440 |
40H | USD 300 | USD 150 | USD 420 | USD 470 | USD 650 | USD 440 |
20' | Temperature controlled cargo | USD 225 | USD 113 | USD 315 | USD 353 | USD 488 | USD 330 |
40’ | USD 450 | USD 225 | USD 630 | USD 705 | USD 975 | USD 660 |
Australia & New Zealand Trade – TransTasman & Coastal
Origin/Destination - per
TEU | AUS-NZL (Trans-Tasman - Eastbound) | AUS-NZL (Trans-Tasman -Westbound) | Australia Coastal | New Zealand Coastal |
Equipment Size | Cargo Nature |
20' | Non-Temperature controlled cargo | USD 75 | USD 75 | AUD 105 | NZD 130 |
40' | USD 150 | USD 150 | AUD 210 | NZS 260 |
40H | USD 150 | USD 150 | AUD 210 | NZD 260 |
20' | Temperature controlled cargo | USD 113 | USD 113 | AUD 158 | NZD 195 |
40’ | USD 225 | USD 225 | AUD 316 | NZD 390 |
Australia/New Zealand from/to North America, effective from 13th April 2026 (shipments rate date):
Origin/Destination | United States/Canada |
Equipment Size | Cargo Nature | AUTSB | AUTNB |
20' | Non-Temperature controlled cargo | 190 | 305 |
40' | 350 | 620 |
40H | 350 | 620 |
20' | Temperature controlled cargo | 285 | 458 |
40' | 525 | 930 |
We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership with OOCL.
Yours faithfully,
OOCL (New Zealand) Ltd.
