Diesel surcharge and other surcharges.

The transport sector is characterized by various surcharges, including the diesel surcharge. The diesel price changes regularly and constitutes a cost item within transport that cannot be influenced. Due to recent events, the diesel price is developing at an extreme rate.

Diesel surcharge

Due to current extreme developments, the surcharge will be adjusted weekly until further notice. The current diesel surcharge for road transport:

0 %

2 August 2022

Bunker surcharge

A diesel surcharge also occurs within ocean freight. When fuel prices are subject to large price fluctuations, shipping companies charge a so-called bunker surcharge, BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) or BUC (Bunker Contribution) to compensate for the risks of the price fluctuations.

Dangerous Goods surcharge and IMO surcharge

In the case of dangerous goods, the shipper (i.e. you) must provide a Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD). Based on this information, the shipping company or airline determines whether the goods can be accepted for transport. If this information is not provided on time or incorrectly, they may even refuse the shipment. It is therefore important to supply this information completely and correctly! In addition, the shipping company, port or airport may charge extra fees, depending on the UN classified dangerous goods. This has to do with the additional actions required to schedule the goods at the terminal and on board the ship, truck or aircraft.