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Diesel surcharge & other surcharges

In the world of transport, fuel prices are constantly fluctuating. Think of geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices or environmental regulations, all factors that directly impact transport costs.
To compensate for these fluctuations, transport companies apply fuel and environmental surcharges.

At MOL Logistics, we prioritise transparency. We explain where these surcharges come from, how they are calculated and what you can expect.

Current diesel surcharge
44%
Surcharge in the Netherlands on 14/09/2026

Our solution: targeted and transparent surcharges

In the world of transport, fuel prices are constantly fluctuating. Think of geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices or environmental regulations, all factors that directly impact transport costs.
To compensate for these fluctuations, transport companies apply fuel and environmental surcharges.

At MOL Logistics, we prioritise transparency. We explain where these surcharges come from, how they are calculated and what you can expect.

The amount of the diesel surcharge is determined by the transport company, usually based on the average diesel price from the previous month. This price is published by organisations such as Transport and Logistiek Nederland (TLN).

In ocean freight, a bunker surcharge or Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) is applied to absorb fluctuations in ship fuel prices. Depending on the shipping line, this surcharge may be fixed or variable.

Due to stricter environmental regulations from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) – such as IMO 2020 – vessels must switch to cleaner fuels.

This leads to additional costs, passed on through surcharges like the Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) or Environmental Fuel Fee (EFF).

When transporting hazardous goods by sea, a Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) is mandatory. This document confirms that the goods are correctly classified, packed, marked and labelled in accordance with IMO regulations.

It ensures that hazardous cargo is transported safely and in compliance with international standards. Preparing and submitting this declaration is part of a careful and compliant transport approach.

Current rate

The live surcharge is shown in the toolbar above. Fill this callout with the active month and percentage before publishing.

Twelve-month overview

Rates per calendar month. Updated on the first working day.

Month Surcharge Note
April 2026 TBD % Fill after CBS index publication

How the surcharge is calculated

We compare the current CBS diesel price index with the index of the previous month. The percentage change is translated into a surcharge on road freight rates. The method is transparent, auditable and used across the Dutch logistics sector.

The surcharge covers fuel only. It does not include toll, road tax, driver cost, emission fees or congestion charges.

Other surcharges you may see

Depending on the lane, route or service, additional surcharges can apply:

  • Toll for tunnels, bridges or specific country networks
  • Night delivery fee for arrivals outside business hours
  • Low-emission zone access for inner cities
  • Public holiday rate on Dutch and EU national holidays
  • Waiting time at pickup or delivery beyond the free window

Your offer always lists exactly which surcharges apply.