What are fuel surcharges in container shipping?

Extra fees carriers tack on for bunker fuel spikes, often 'emergency' ones that hit all-in rates hard without touching base prices.

Are US freight rates going up more in April 2024?

Yes, another $400 per 40ft expected April 15 on transpacific, plus transatlantic PSS looming – capacity cuts fueling the fire.

Ocean Alliance loop drop slashed capacity 13%, rivals hiked spots – back to pre-tariff peaks.

🚚 Logistics & Freight

Spot rates to US ports just rocketed, thanks to sneaky fuel surcharges. Carriers are grinning; importers are gritting their teeth.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

Fuel surcharges drove 7-25% spot rate spikes to US ports, not base rate changes. 𝕏
Transatlantic surge tied to 13% capacity cut; transpacific faces more hikes next week. 𝕏
Skeptical outlook: Echoes 2018 spikes, likely short-lived as overcapacity brews. 𝕏

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Originally reported by The Loadstar