Maersk updates fuel surcharges for inland transport in Greece and Skopje

By Jason Nicholson14 November 2026, 18:00 · 2 min read

A.P. Moller–Maersk has announced revised fuel surcharges for trucking operations in Greece and Skopje, citing higher fuel costs associated with the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The updated charges will take effect on November 16, 2026, as the shipping and logistics group continues to adjust its inland transport pricing in response to energy market conditions.

According to separate customer advisories issued by Maersk on November 12, the fuel surcharge for trucking services in Greece will be set at 12.5%, while the corresponding rate for Skopje-related operations will be 20%. Both measures form part of the company’s temporary approach to recovering increased fuel expenses affecting its logistics activities.

Maersk said the exceptional arrangements will remain in place for as long as necessary to cover the additional costs incurred. During this period, the company will review fuel surcharges weekly rather than monthly, with updated rates communicated every Friday for the following week.

Weekly reviews replace monthly adjustments

Under the revised mechanism, Maersk will temporarily suspend the normal adjustment triggers used in its fuel surcharge calculations. The company will instead review the charges on a weekly basis, allowing it to respond more frequently to changes in fuel costs.

The surcharges will appear on customer invoices under the codes EFS, representing Export Fuel Surcharge, and IFS, representing Import Fuel Surcharge. Maersk indicated that further adjustments may be introduced depending on developments in individual markets.

For Greece, the carrier also specified that the applicable Price Calculation Date will depend on the shipment and regulatory conditions. For certain import shipments involving inland transport arranged after cargo departure, the relevant calculation date will be based on the creation of the import shipment.

The latest announcements reflect the continuing impact of Middle Eastern developments on inland logistics costs, with Maersk maintaining a flexible surcharge mechanism while fuel market conditions remain uncertain.