Maersk Raises Canadian Drayage Costs 24% Starting Nov 2026

Maersk announced a substantial 24% fuel surcharge on its Canadian drayage operations starting November 1st, 2026. This pricing adjustment affects all shippers utilizing Maersk's ground transportation services across Canada, adding material cost to inbound and outbound container movements. The increase reflects ongoing fuel price pressures and operational cost inflation in the North American trucking and logistics sector.

For supply chain professionals, this surcharge directly impacts landed costs for imports and export competitiveness. Organizations dependent on Maersk drayage services must reassess their transportation budgets and may consider alternative carriers or route optimization strategies. The November 1st implementation date provides limited lead time for procurement teams to model financial impacts and negotiate alternative arrangements with competitors.

This move signals continued pricing power among major ocean carriers in the drayage segment, particularly in Canada where modal alternatives may be limited. Shippers should evaluate their total landed cost by integrating this surcharge into supplier scorecards and transportation network planning models.