Fuel Surcharges for International Air Cargo Shipping from Japan Effective from May 1st, 2016 (Approved by JCAB)
2016.04.19
The next fuel surcharge will be set as follows according to the average price of jet fuel for the month of Mar 2016, USD47.24, and come into effect for one month from May 1st, 2016.
Fuel Surcharge for International Cargo (JPY/ kilo) Effective from May 1st, 2016*
| Routing | Current (yen) | From May 1st (yen) |
| Long haul (Japan - North America, Europe, Middle East, Oceania) |
15 | 22 |
| Medium haul Asia (Japan - Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India) | 13 | 20 |
| Short haul Asia (Japan - Korea, Taiwan, China, Philippines) |
10 | 17 |
*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 Jun 1st 2016, based on the average price of Singapore kerosene for the month of Apr, and will be announced in May.
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.
Sincerely,