Inland Logistics Alert: Maersk Implements PAN Sri Lanka Fuel Surcharges

The ripple effects of global geopolitical friction have landed directly on Sri Lanka’s domestic highway networks. Citing persistent fuel price increases driven by ongoing instability in West Asia, Maersk has officially introduced an Export Fuel Surcharge (EFS) and an Import Fuel Surcharge (IFS) of 3% PAN Sri Lanka on baseline rates, taking effect today, June 22, 2026. This surcharge applies uniformly across all inland transportation and line-haul routes within the country.

This 3% bump across inland networks changes the math for moving cargo between free trade zones, specialized production facilities, and the Colombo port terminals. Fleet managers and 3PL providers must act quickly to absorb or factor these line-haul premium shifts. To keep total transport spending sustainable, operations should focus heavily on route consolidation, eliminating empty return legs, and maximizing truck bed utilization.

Source: Maersk Operational Advisories — Application of EFS & IFS Charge PAN Sri Lanka – June 22, 2026