Cargo Monthly Surcharges
Within our network we use a combination of ships, trucks and trains to move your goods. Fuel (ship/road), CO2 and rail energy prices fluctuate frequently and this is reflected in adapted monthly surcharges for ship fuel, road fuel, CO2 and rail energy. Every month we inform you about the most recent surcharges on this page.
What is a ship fuel surcharge?
The ship fuel surcharge (Formerly known as Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)) is imposed by ship operators to compensate for fluctuations in prices of ship’s fuel (bunker) used on the ferry crossings.
How is ship fuel surcharge calculated?
The reference fuel price for each month is taken from the 16th of month N-2 until the 15th of the month N-1. It is based for 97.2% on the average Rotterdam Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) price in €/tonne (98.6% for EU-UK voyages), and for 2.8% (1.4% for EU-UK voyages) on the price of UCOME 100% biodiesel in €/tonne. The ship fuel surcharge on individual shipping routes is then calculated by multiplying the 'trade factor' by the reference fuel price. For more information about the fuel and CO2 surcharge calculation please click here.
Fuel reference prices
(EUR per tonne)
| Month | Prices |
| May2025 | MGO 583.73 UCOME 1,359.43 |
| April 2025 | MGO 619.37 UCOME 1,351.78 |
| March 2025 | MGO 668.58 UCOME 1,368.99 |
What is a ship CO2 surcharge?
The ship CO2 surcharge is imposed by ship operators to compensate for CO2 emitted during the sea crossing.
How is the ship CO2 surcharge calculated?
The reference CO2 price for each month (EEX EUA End of Day Index Price in €/tonne) is taken from the 16th of month N-2 until 15th of the month N-1. It is adjusted with a discount reflecting the use of biofuel (-2% on EU-EU routes and -1% on EU-UK routes) and also for EU phase-in period (-30% in 2025) and for routes to/from the UK (a further -50%). The CO2 surcharge on individual routes is then calcualted by multiplying the CO2 reference by a 'trade factor' for each route. For more information about the fuel and CO2 surcharge calculation please click here.
CO2 Reference prices
(EUR per tonne)
| Month | Price |
| May 2025 | 66.47 |
| April 2025 | 69.73 |
| March 2025 | 78.80 |
What is a road fuel surcharge?
In order to cover the fluctuations in in fuel costs, we developed a monthly variable surcharge system which is charged as a seperate line on our freight invoices.
How is road fuel calculated?
The road fuel surcharge is based on the monthly average of the fuel prices published by the European Commission. This EU27 weighted average of diesel prices multiplied by the trade factor define the applicable percentages. For more details on the fuel calculation please click here.
Which fuel is applicable?
For all non-rail related routes, our general fuel surcharge is applied.
For all rail related routes, our intermodal fuel* is applied.
- rail energy surcharge also applicable
Fuel Reference prices
(EUR per litre)
| Month | Price |
| May 2025 | 1.56288 |
| April 2025 | 1.62159 |
| March 2025 | 1.63113 |
What is a rail energy surcharge?
In order to cover the fluctuations in electricity costs, we developed a monthly variable surcharge system applicable on all transports including a rail leg, which is charged as a separate line on our freight invoices.
How is rail energy surcharge calculated?
The rail energy surcharge is based on the monthly average of the electricity prices published by EEX. This average multiplied by the trade factor define the applicable percentages.
* All forms of data on this page are for standard goods only and should be read as indicative and are purely based on the latest information received which still may change from time to time. Therefore, all CLdN CARGO companies and their employees, directors (hereafter ‘CLdN CARGO’) make no representation or warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy and completeness of the data mentioned in this document. The Customer remains at all times responsible for the completeness and accuracy of its transport orders. In no event CLdN CARGO can be held liable for any claim or loss arising from the use of the data in this document, including without limitation any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, special or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The information contained herein is for information only and no warranty as to the correctness or the interpretation thereof of the relevant authorities is given. This manual does not amount to advice and you are invited to seek your own professional advice.