{"id":118313,"date":"2026-03-10T16:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/898554309"},"modified":"2026-03-10T16:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:34:18","slug":"shipping-firms-allowed-to-collect-fuel-surcharge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/shipping-firms-allowed-to-collect-fuel-surcharge\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping firms allowed to collect fuel surcharge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said it has authorized ship operators to collect a fuel surcharge of up to 20% of base fares, among other measures to promote the efficient use of fuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

It urged shipping companies and related industries to ensure uninterrupted movement of passengers and essential goods while fuel prices fluctuate in the wake of the fighting in the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n

In an advisory on Monday, the regulator said it is also  <\/span>allowing shipping companies to adjust their operations by consolidating or reducing trips to optimize vessel use in the interest of cutting fuel consumption, subject to MARINA approval.<\/p>\n

MARINA also ordered all operators to prioritize the movement of essential commodities.<\/p>\n

MARINA is also considering waiving the 2026 Annual Tonnage Fee, as well as offering discounts on ship document and certificate fees, and suspending new fees and charges.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce the crisis subsides, operators must remove any fuel surcharge and revert to pre-crisis rates,\u201d it said, adding that surcharges exceeding 20% are subject to approval.<\/p>\n

On Monday, three regional shipping lines raised passenger and cargo rates by up to 25% following a surge in fuel costs after global crude benchmarks exceeded $100 per barrel.<\/p>\n

Starlite Ferries, Inc., a unit of Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Corp., said it is increasing passenger and cargo rates by up to 25% starting March 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc. will implement a 10% to 20% increase in passenger and vehicle rates across its routes starting March 23.<\/p>\n

FastCat, Inc. operated by Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corp., revised its fare matrix upward for both passengers and vehicles beginning March 6. \u2014 Ashley Erika O. Jose<\/b><\/p>\n

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