Revised Fuel Surcharges for International Air Cargo Shipping from Japan Effective from September 1st, 2013
2013.08.16
The next fuel surcharge will be set as follows according to the average price of jet fuel for the month of July, US$121.17 and come into effect for one month from September 1, 2013.
Fuel Surcharge for International Cargo (yen/ kg) September 1-, 2013*
| Routing | Revised (yen) |
Present (yen) |
| Long haul (Japan - North America, Europe, Middle East) |
127 | 120 |
| Medium haul Asia (Japan - Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India) | 91 | 88 |
| Short haul Asia (Japan - Korea, Taiwan, China, Philippines) |
77 | 75 |
*subject to approval by the relevant government authorities and may be changed without notice
Fuel surcharge will be calculated based on chargeable weight except Minimum rate class shipments.
Conditions for Revision (and Removal) of the Surcharge
The next revision to the cargo Fuel Surcharge, if any, will take effect on October 1, based on the average price of Singapore kerosene for the month of August and will be announced in September.
If the monthly average cost of Singapore kerosene falls below US$35 per barrel, the fuel surcharge will be removed altogether.
Your kind cooperation and understanding are highly appreciated.