Oct 2026, Dubai, UAE

EMERGENCY BUNKER SURCHARGE (EBS) UPDATE

Dear Valued Customer, 

Following recent forced rotation change from Novorossiysk to St-Petersburg due to current security and operational conditions affecting the Black Sea, SILMAR SHIPPING FZCO will adjust Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) as follows. 

Service IXS vessels - USD 300 / TEU Effective November 1st, 2026 (sailing date) 

 Above surcharge is valid for all types of containers both laden and empty, including special and reefer equipment, as well as for COC and SOC. 

Above surcharge shall apply in addition to all existing tariff rates. 

The Carrier reserves the right, at its sole discretion and with immediate effect, to revise (including increase/decrease), substitute, suspend or withdraw the surcharges and/or their amounts (and the method of application) if the situation or conditions of carriage change or deteriorate. Any revision shall be effective immediately from the time it is announced by the Carrier (including by publication on the Carrier’s website or by written notice). 

Please follow the news and updated information on Silmar Shipping website. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our sales office. 

Yours sincerely,  

SILMAR SHIPPING FZCO  
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