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Maersk raises its EU emissions surcharge from Asia to North Europe for Q4

Maersk's emissions surcharge on Far East Asia to North Europe rises to $170 per 40ft dry container from 1 October, up from $155 in the third quarter, reflecting higher EU carbon allowance prices.

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Maersk published its Q4 2026 emissions surcharge on 1 September. From 1 October to 31 December, Far East Asia to North Europe carries $170 per 40ft dry container and $85 per 20ft, compared with $155 and $78 in Q3.

The surcharge covers the cost of complying with the EU Emissions Trading System and FuelEU Maritime. The Q4 level is based on an average EU allowance price of EUR 78.97 between 16 May and 15 August, against EUR 71.07 for the Q3 calculation.

Maersk applies the charge to bookings that load or discharge in an EU or EEA country. For bookings from mainland China it is built into the base freight rate. Maersk said it is not passing on UK ETS costs.

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