Surcharges

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

The BAF is updated monthly, and the level is based on the average price for the range between the 15th and 14th of the preceding month.

The new monthly BAF will be stated no later than the 25th and will become effective on the 1st of the following month. Concerning other air pollutants, P&O Ferrymasters meets the strict environmental standards that apply to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in all its operations. P&O Ferrymasters also takes an active part in the work for environmental improvements at sea through the Danish Shipowners’ Association and supports the Danish Shipowners' Association's climate charter. BAF is calculated on collection date

	Bunker cost/EUR	Standard BAF EUR/TEU	UK/IE BAF* EUR/TEU
January 2025	769	195	89
December 2024	763	195	89
November 2024	732	190	86
October 2024	726	190	86
September 2024	729	190	86
August 2024	792	200	92
July 2024	753	195	89
June 2024	775	200	92
May 2024	825	210	98
April 2024	807	205	95
March 2024	803	205	95
February 2024	746	190	86

*Valid between Rotterdam/Antwerp/Dunkerque/Hamburg and UK/IE Ports

Bunker costs (EUR) are based on:

Average bunker costs: Marine Gas Oil (MGO) FOB Barges 0.1% high Rotterdam.
Converted into EUR from USD at a daily rate of exchange, based on European Central Bank (ECB), official rates.
Based on the source: Platts, Bunkerwire, daily issue
'Platts is the leading global provider of energy and metals information, and the world's foremost source of price assessments in the physical energy markets.'
7% will be added to the FOB Barges Platts index, due to environmental and handling costs

Min*	Max	Fuel increase**
1.531	1.57	0.08%
1.571	1.61	0.86%
1.611	1.65	1.68%
1.651	1.69	2.53%
1.691	1.73	3.42%
1.731	1.77	4.33%
1.771	1.81	5.28%
1.811	1.85	6.25%
1.851	1.89	7.25%
1.891	1.93	8.28%
1.931	1.97	9.34%
1.971	2.01	10.43%
2.011	2.05	11.54%

*If the minimum average is lower than 1.531, then no surcharge will be added.
**The average diesel price of the prior month will correspond with the percentage linked to that specific bracket.
The Fuel surcharge is based on EU-27 Average Automotive Diesel Price (per 1000 litre incl. tax).

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) surcharge

The GHG surcharge applies for all shipments in P&O equipment (containers and trailers). The surcharge is updated monthly.

The first GHG Surcharge is based on the price of the European Union Allowance (EUA).

Learn more about our GHG Surcharge structure.

The average EUA price for the period October 16th to November 15th is EUR 65.05

The average EUA price for the period November 16th to December 15th is EUR 68.05

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	EUR price (monthly average)	Intra EU				Non EU
		Short distance		Long distance		Short distance to/from UK		Long distance to/from UK
		EUR	GBP	EUR	GBP	EUR	GBP	EUR	GBP
January 2025	68.05	50	41	110	91	25	21	55	46
December 2024 (ETS)	65.05	23	20	50	42	12	10	26	22
November 2024 (ETS)	63.33	23	20	50	42	12	10	26	22

Below you can find all surcharges for our rail, road, and sea transport services.

Go to Bunker Adjustment factor (BAF) applicable for sea transport

Go to Fuel Surcharge applicable for intermodal and road transport

Go to Energy Surcharge applicable for rail transport

Go to Emission Trading System (ETS)

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

Fuel Surcharge

Energy surcharge

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) surcharge

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