Swire Shipping raises emergency bunker surcharge

Swire Shipping will increase its Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) across several international and Pacific trades.

The revised rates will apply to shipments with a Bill of Lading dated on or after 15 November 2026.

For shipments from major global regions to Pacific destinations, the surcharge will rise to US$535 for 20-foot containers and US$1,070 for 40-foot units.

The global origin and destination scope covers North Asia, Greater China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, Africa and the US West Coast.

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