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DHX - Breaking Alert

3/26/2026

 

This advisory supersedes and replaces the prior announcement.

Dear Valued Customer,

 

As a result of recent market developments impacting the cost of oil, the ocean carriers have announced a revision to the previously released increase to their Fuel Related Surcharge (FRSC) effective April 12, 2026. Following is a summary of the announcement details.

 

Since the onset of conflict on February 28, 2026, and subsequent attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure beginning March 18, 2026, fuel prices have experienced significant volatility. Conventional fuel costs have diverged from historical benchmarks and are now aligning with "OPEC Basket" prices, which have increased approximately 90% since late February.

 

Due to these extraordinary circumstances, the ocean carriers are further adjusting the FRSC and deviating from the standard 30-day notice period for Hawaii and Guam/CNMI. The updated rates are as follows:

 

- Effective April 12, 2026: 28.0% for Hawaii and 29.0% for Guam/CNMI

- Effective April 26, 2026: 31.0% for Micronesia.

 

They will continue to monitor these trends and adjust surcharges as market conditions evolve.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your local office, our Corporate Customer Service Center at 800-488-4888 (Ext. 2020), your sales account executive, or email us at custserv@dhx.com.

 

Thank you for your continued support and business.

 

 

Best regards,

 

David Bartelt

EVP of Sales and Customer Experience