The revised IFS rates—subject to monthly review—reflect region-specific fuel cost indices and will be applied uniformly across all intermodal transport modes (including road and rail) under Maersk’s integrated logistics services. The updated levels are as follows:
• New Zealand: +27%
• Australia:
Victoria: +18%
New South Wales: +18%
Queensland: +18%
South Australia: +18%
Western Australia: +18%
This adjustment follows a comprehensive assessment of persistent volatility in global energy markets, primarily driven by ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East—including heightened tensions affecting maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint handling approximately 20% of globally traded oil and refined products. Disruptions in this corridor have contributed to constrained regional fuel supply, elevated procurement costs, and increased operational uncertainty for landside service providers.
Introduced in March 2026 as a transparent, cost-reflective mechanism, the IFS is designed to safeguard service reliability, preserve contracted transport capacity, and ensure continuity across Maersk’s end-to-end supply chain solutions. While implemented as a temporary measure, the surcharge remains subject to periodic reassessment based on verified fuel price benchmarks and market developments. All adjustments are aligned with Maersk’s commitment to fair, predictable, and operationally grounded pricing practices.Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5Xwc0n-H2_n8jgDOO6Nwnw