Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) Revision Notice
31/03/2026
Swire Shipping wishes to advise that the Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) will be revised as follows:
EBS DRY | REEFER | Special Equipment
| From Region | To Region | CUR | 20’ DRY | 20’ REEFER | 40’ DRY | 40’ REEFER | Breakbulk/ LCL (Per RT) |
| Asia, Australasia & Rest of World | South Pacific Region* Headhaul | USD | 510.00 | 610.00 | 1,020.00 | 1,220.00 | 25.50 |
| South Pacific Region* | Asia, Australasia & Rest of World Backhaul | USD | 255.00 | 305.00 | 510.00 | 610.00 | 12.75 |
*The South Pacific Region includes American Samoa, Australia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saipan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu.
EBS Application:
EBS will be applied in addition to the prevailing March/Q1 2026 Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF).
The above surcharge will apply for any shipment with a Bill of Lading date on or after 13 April 2026. For more information, please contact your local Swire Shipping representative.
FMC‑regulated trades will be subject to applicable regulatory notice periods.
We thank you for your understanding and ongoing support amid the current fuel market challenges.