Emergency fuel surcharges drive up container spot rates
LELinda van Eekeres Copy Editor / Market Reporter Food & Packaging at DCA Market Intelligence · Published Mar 20, 2026
The war in the Middle East is a growing concern for global economic growth and inflation, while high energy prices are increasing transport costs. Container carriers are introducing emergency fuel surcharges.
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