Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has officially announced the implementation of an Emergency Operations Charge (EOO/EOD) for feeder services across Southern Europe and adjacent regions due to mounting fuel cost pressures.
Hapag-Lloyd has just announced the introduction of a new Emergency Operations Charge (EOO/EOD) applicable to third-party feeder services operating across Southern Europe and neighboring regions. This move is designed to cope with escalating fuel and operational costs stemming from geopolitical tensions.
New Surcharge Operates Independently from the EFS
This EOO/EOD surcharge will be levied in addition to, and in parallel with, the existing Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS). The carrier explained that the surge in fuel costs from third-party feeder operators has reached a critical level that necessitates an independent fee adjustment.
Hapag-Lloyd confirmed that this measure directly reflects the inflated operational costs passed down by feeder service providers, as fuel prices remain elevated due to prolonged disruptions related to the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Scope of Application and Detailed Rate Structure
The new fee will be billed under the codes EOO (at the port of origin) and EOD (at the port of destination). The scope of application covers shipments routed through various ports across Southern Europe, North Africa, the Black Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Specifically, the tariff structure is set as follows:
● Standard rate: The majority of regions will incur a surcharge of $50/TEU.
● Higher rate: A rate of $60/TEU will apply to shipments moving through ports such as Lisbon, Bilbao, and Gijón.
● Lower rate: Select ports will be subject to a milder adjustment, including Las Palmas ($30/TEU), Santa Cruz de Tenerife ($20/TEU), and Rades ($10/TEU).
Applicable Cargo and Effective Dates
This surcharge applies to all container types, and the responsibility for payment will fall upon the ocean freight payer.
Regarding the official implementation dates, Hapag-Lloyd has specified two distinct milestones:
● From May 8, 2026: Applicable to non-FMC regulated trades (routes not subject to the US Federal Maritime Commission).
● From May 27, 2026: Applicable to FMC-regulated trades, encompassing shipments involving the United States market.
Source: Phaata.com (According to Container News)
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