Shipping fuel costs are increasing due to Brent crude surpassing US$108 per barrel.

2026-03-30 00:00

CMA CGM has adjusted its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) starting from March 27, 2026, due to elevated fuel costs associated with geopolitical events in the Near and Middle East. This update comes after Advisory No. 6, which initially implemented the surcharge on March 16 in response to rising fuel prices and Brent crude.

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