Sea Freight surcharges and fees
As a trustworthy partner, we give our clients transparency in the total costs of their shipments by explaining the structure of our surcharges
Surcharges and fees
If you need to know the charges for other countries, please contact your local Blue Water office.
Fuel Surcharges
As per 1 April 2024
Greenland: 9.00%
Container haulage in Denmark: 33.9 %
Please be aware that the diesel surcharge will be adjusted if Blue Water's expense and pricing structure changes.
German Road Tax (maut)
The German government has announced changes to the German toll legislation from December 1, 2023. This means that the following changes will apply:
From/to Denmark to/from Hamburg:
- 20’ Equipment from DKK 244 to DKK 353
- 40’ Equipment from DKK 353 to DKK 550
From/to Denmark to/from Bremerhaven:
- All equipment from DKK 675 to DKK 996
EU ETS fee
As from 1 March 2024, the maritime transportation industry will be included in the scope of EU ETS. The taxation is vital for the shipping industry to finance and proceed with a more sustainable business model.
| Trade Lane | LCL w/m | TEU | Validity |
| Europe to Asia | EUR 1.0 | EUR 18 | April |
| Asia to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 27 | April |
| Mediterranean to Asia | EUR 1.0 | EUR 16 | April |
| Asia to Mediterranean | EUR 1.5 | EUR 22 | April |
| Europe to Oceania | EUR 1.0 | EUR 21 | April |
| Oceania to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 25 | April |
| Europe to Mediterranean | EUR 1.5 | EUR 22 | April |
| Mediterranean to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 24 | April |
| Europe to North America | EUR 1.5 | EUR 31 | April |
| North America to Europe | EUR 1.0 | EUR 19 | April |
| Europe to India/Red Sea/Middle East | EUR 1.5 | EUR 27 | April |
| India/Red Sea/Middle East to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 27 | April |
| Europe to West Africa | EUR 2.5 | EUR 41 | April |
| West Africa to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 25 | April |
| Europe to East Coast South America | EUR 1.0 | EUR 19 | April |
| East Coast South America to Europe | EUR 1.0 | EUR 20 | April |
| Europe to West Coast South America | EUR 1.5 | EUR 28 | April |
| West Coast South America to Europe | EUR 1.5 | EUR 29 | April |
Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI)
SCFI is the most commonly used freight index for sea freight on a global scale. SCFI offers an overview of freight rates on containers from China on a weekly basis.
The name of the index originates from the world's largest container port located in Shanghai, China. SCFI has served as official price index on the global freight market since 2009.
The freight information is reported by major Sea Carriers, Freight Forwarders and Shippers and based on 20’ ft rates. SCFI is updated each Friday and valid for the next week (Monday to Sunday).
It covers 13 individual shipping routes and below you will find information of the China to Europe (Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Felixstowe, Le Havre) route.
