In order to continue to meet our promises for customized trucking solutions, we will be introducing a Customer Preferred Trucker Fee (CPT) of 50 USD effective for new ocean contractual periods beginning in Q4 2018.  The fee will be added into the total rate provided for truck routes in which a CPT has been requested.  This will help ensure our ability to secure these services for you into the future.

Also beginning on December 1, 2018, an Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS/EFS) will be applicable to/from all U.S. and Canada inland location in the amount of $20 USD for every $0.10 USD incremental increase above the baseline fuel retail price of $3.20 USD per gallon.
This increase will be applied quarterly to all equipment sizes and types based on the fuel cost per gallon increases in the prior quarter.
The fuel retail price will be based on the average published by the third-party U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Sealand – A Maersk Company will conduct an inland fuel review on a quarterly basis no later than 30 days prior to the effective date.
When applicable, an Inland Fuel Surcharge will become effective the first day of each quarter: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st. An Inland Fuel Surcharge will not be applicable should the fuel retail price average on the EIA website from the prior quarter be lower than $3.20 USD.
These changes are reflective of the ongoing challenges in the United States trucking market. 
As a reminder of the key contributing factors to the current situation, we've provided an outline here of the top challenges and the current outlook:
    •    A healthy U.S. economy has contributed to a nationwide shortage of drivers due to low unemployment rates and employment alternatives, with the current U.S. driver shortage of 51,000 expected to reach 100,000 in 2020
    •    A December 18, 2017 U.S. federal mandate for implementation of ELD (Electronic Log Data) has impacted driver productivity
    •    Decreased productivity has increased congestion at terminal and rail ramps, further limiting maximum productivity during drivers’ work hours
    •    Increased street dwell has reduced chassis availability
    •    Space constraints have led to U.S. rail ramps limiting free time allowances
    •    An overall increased risk for demurrage, storage, and detention due to capacity shortages
Despite the above challenges, Sealand – A Maersk Company is dedicated to delivering as your single partner from end to end. While together we face a changing trucking market, our commitment to you remains, and we would like to share more on how we're keeping our promise to you.
    •    We have onboarded 100+ additional reputable trucking providers in 2018 to deliver you more consistent service
    •    We're prioritizing cargo to the rail in shortage areas, and staying flexible to change cargo from rail to all-truck to pull drivers from non-shortage areas
    •    Our State of Operations provides you twice weekly updates on truck hot spots to help you easily identify areas where there is driver coverage concerns
    •    We have negotiated rates with our vendors to reflect the current market situation and obtain their commitment to prioritize your cargo
    •    We'll work with you to clear customs at the port rather than inland to permit dispatching cargo earlier
We will continue working beside you to find ways to keep you covered within the new normal, so your shipments continue to receive the care you expect. As your store door carrier, we will continue to actively monitor the situation and provide timely updates on changes that may impact your supply chain.