This surcharge remains unchanged from the August 2026 level and applies uniformly to all inland transportation services—including road, rail, and intermodal movements—for both imports into and exports from Mexico.  

Maersk attributes this measure to ongoing volatility in global fuel markets, particularly driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which have contributed to sustained upward pressure on fuel procurement costs.  

Monthly review mechanism  

The surcharge is subject to monthly reassessment. Maersk reserves the right to adjust the rate prospectively should market conditions—including fuel price trends, regulatory requirements, or operational cost structures—warrant such action.  

Billing treatment  

For invoicing purposes, the surcharge is itemized as an Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) on export-related inland legs and as an Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) on import-related inland legs.  

Effective date  

The surcharge takes effect on 1 September 2026.  

Pricing reference dates  

• For non-FMC-regulated shipments, the applicable surcharge rate is determined based on the estimated departure time of the first ocean-going vessel, as specified in the latest booking confirmation.  

• For FMC-regulated shipments, the surcharge becomes effective 30 calendar days following formal notification to stakeholders. Separate rate application rules apply to import inland legs booked after the cargo’s ocean departure; in such cases, the surcharge is calculated based on the inland booking date rather than the ocean vessel departure date.  

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/R-4JwfW2P7T3cFjoN2kixg