VolverDear Valued Customer,
We would like to update you that the previously announced special rate updates to the New Bunker Factor (NBF)(*) issued on March 9th, 2026 have been cancelled effective as of April 1st , 2026.
Accordingly, the applicable NBF per trade listed below will be effective April 1st, 2026 and until further notice:
| Trade Name(***) | Effective Date | New Bunker Factor (NBF) |
| Mediterranean (East & West) Black Sea and North Europe to/from North America & Central America & Caribbean & West Coast South America | April 1 st, 2026 | $238/TEU |
| India Sub-Continent to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe | April 1 st, 2026 | $235/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to India Sub-Continent | April 1 st, 2026 | $207/TEU |
| Far East (excluding China) to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe | April 1 st, 2026 | $513/TEU |
| China to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe | April 1 st, 2026 | $536/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to Far East | April 1 st, 2026 | $187/TEU |
| Intra Mediterranean (East & West) & Black Sea | April 1 st, 2026 | $146/TEU |
| North Europe and Baltic/Scand. to Mediterranean /Black Sea | April 1 st, 2026 | $195/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea to North Europe and Baltic/Scand | April 1 st, 2026 | $166/TEU |
In addition, and due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global fuel prices, ZIM is implementing an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)(**) effective from the dates listed below and until further notice:
| Trade | Effective Date | Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) |
| US & Puerto Rico to Mediterranean (East & West) Black Sea and North Europe | April 22nd, 2026 | $80/TEU |
| Canada & Central America & Caribbean & West Coast South America to Mediterranean (East & West) Black Sea and North Europe | April 1 st, 2026 | $80/TEU |
| India Sub-Continent to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe | April 1 st, 2026 | $123/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to India Sub-Continent | April 1 st, 2026 | $109/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to Far East | April 1 st, 2026 | $98/TEU |
| Intra Mediterranean (East & West) & Black Sea | April 1 st, 2026 | $91/TEU |
| North Europe and Baltic/Scand. to Mediterranean /Black Sea | April 1 st, 2026 | $144/TEU |
| Mediterranean /Black Sea to North Europe and Baltic/Scand. | April 1 st, 2026 | $123/TEU |
- Above charges are additional to the applicable base freight charge, THC, special areas bunker charges, security and PSS related charges which are provided in ZIM's Tariff Calculator (U.S. trades are provided in www.boterates.com User: ZfreA6 Password: Access16!) as well as other charges for additional services, local charges and contingency charges.
- For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.For further details kindly visit our website ZIM.com or contact our local sales representative.
Sincerely,
ZIM Customer Service
(*) The New Bunker Factor replaces all existing bunker charges, except bunker charges related to specific emission control areas (ECAs) as defined by IMO, EU, or other Governmental authorities and EFS.
(**) These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with any applicable local regulatory requirements. Specifically, trades subject to the US Shipping Act, China Maritime Regulations, or Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, application is subject to the publication and effective date requirements of those statutes / regulations. Quotations or mitigation of published surcharges that vary from ZIM’s tariff shall not be binding unless included in a service contract or amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable