Emergency Inland Fuel Premium (IFP) Implementation - Europe
[Updated Mar 19, 2026 to include UK rail and Greece tariff]
[Updated Mar 25th, 2026 to include rail and barge transportation mode tariff]
[Updated Apr 2nd, 2026 to include updated percentage in blue]
[Updated Apr 23rd, 2026 to include updated percentage in blue]
[Updated Apr 30th, 2026 to include updated percentage in blue]
Dear Valued Customer,
The evolving security situation in the Middle East continues to pose significant challenges, affecting logistics operations and customer supply chains. Recent developments in the region including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had a substantial impact on fuel availability and distribution worldwide. Many refineries are also operating at reduced capacity, limiting export volumes and causing substantial disruptions in global fuel supply chains.
To safeguard cargo integrity and maintain the stability of our network, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will implement an Emergency Inland Fuel Premium (IFP) for Carrier Haulage transport. The IFP will be calculated as a percentage of the haulage rate and is applicable across all trades.
Details of the calculation method and effective period are provided below:
Effective Date:
Non-FMC
| 24th March 2026: | Non Regulated trades |
| 1st Apr 2026: | UK Direct Truck, Rail, Rail combined |
| 8th Apr 2026: | Direct truck (AT, BE, CZ, FR via RTM/ANR, FR via LEH, FR via FOS, DE via RTM/ANR, DE via HAM/BRV, HU, IE, IT, LU, NL, PL, PT, SK, ZA, ES via ALG, CH, TR) Rail, Rail combined (FR via RTM/ANR, DE via RTM/ANR, IT, LU, PL) Barge, Barge Combined (FR via LEH, FR via FOS, NL) |
| 24th Apr 2026: | Direct truck, Rail, Rail combined (ES) |
| 6th May 2026: | Direct Truck (AT, FR via RTM/ANR, FR via LEH/FOS, DE via HAM/BRV, HU, IE, IT, PL, PT, SI, ZA) Rail, Rail Combined (IT, PL, PT) |
FMC
| Regulated trades*: | 16th April 2026 |
| (*United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, Hawaii), Canada | |
| 18th April 2026: | Greece, UK (Rail combined) |
| 19th April 2026: | Rail only (AT, CH, CZ, DE, ES, FR, HU, IT, NL, PL, PT, SE, SK) Barge only (BE, DE, FR) |
| 1st May 2026: | Direct truck (AT, BE, CZ, FR via RTM/ANR, FR via LEH, FR via FOS, DE via RTM/ANR, DE via HAM/BRV, HU, IE, IT, LU, NL, PL, PT, SK, ZA, ES via ALG, CH, TR) Rail, Rail combined (FR via RTM/ANR, DE via RTM/ANR, IT, LU, PL) Barge, Barge Combined (FR via LEH, FR via FOS, NL) |
| 22nd May 2026: | Direct truck, Rail, Rail combined (ES) |
| 29th May 2026: | Direct Truck (AT, FR via RTM/ANR, FR via LEH/FOS, DE via HAM/BRV, HU, IE, IT, PL, PT, SI, ZA) Rail, Rail Combined (IT, PL, PT) |
Please refer to the table below for the specific IFP percentages by country and applicable transport mode:
| Country | Mode of Transport | Percentage |
| Austria | Direct truck | 8% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 3% | |
| Belgium | Direct truck | 9% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 5% | |
| Czech Rep | Direct truck | 9% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| Denmark | Direct truck | 10% |
| Egypt | Direct truck | 5% |
| France via RTM/ANR | Direct truck | 8% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 5% | |
| Rail, Rail combined | 4% | |
| France via LEH | Direct truck | 10% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 3% | |
| Rail, Rail combined | 3% | |
| France via FOS | Direct truck | 10% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 3% | |
| Rail, Rail combined | 3% | |
| Germany via RTM/ANR | Direct truck | 9% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 5% | |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| Germany via HAM/BRV | Direct truck | 8% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| Greece | Direct Truck | 8% |
| Hungary | Direct truck | 8% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 3% | |
| Ireland | Direct truck | 5% |
| Italy | Direct truck | 13% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 6.5% | |
| Luxembourg | Direct truck | 9% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 2.5% | |
| Netherlands | Direct truck | 9% |
| Barge, Barge Combined | 10% | |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| Poland | Direct truck | 15% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 4% | |
| Portugal | Direct truck | 10% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 7% | |
| Slovakia | Direct truck | 8% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| South Africa | Direct truck | 22% |
| Spain via ALG | Direct truck | 15% |
| Spain | Direct truck | 14% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 14% | |
| Sweden | Direct truck | 10% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 9.5% | |
| Switzerland | Direct truck | 9% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 5% | |
| Turkey | Direct truck | 5% |
| United Kingdom | Direct truck | 14% |
| Rail, Rail combined | 14% |
*Note: Given the volatility of the current energy market, further adjustments may be required as conditions evolve.
By implementing IFP, we are best placed to maintain network stability and ensure continuous service despite the heightened fuel market volatility.
We understand the impact this situation may have on your business and remain ready to support your transportation needs. Should you have any questions or require clarification on specific shipments, please consult your local ONE representative. We appreciate your understanding, and remain committed to delivering consistent, reliable service during this challenging time.
Yours faithfully,
Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.