UPDATE ON WAN HAI BUNKER SURCHARGE (WBS) FOR Q3/2026
The update of the Wan Hai Bunker Surcharge (WBS) for Q3/2026 by Wan Hai Lines (WHL) aims to proactively manage operational costs amidst the continuous fluctuations in global oil prices, while complying with stringent clean fuel standards in international maritime transport. This periodic adjustment helps ensure the maintenance of service quality and the stability of shipping routes departing from key southern port clusters (Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau) to global markets.
Dear Valued Customers and Partners,
T&T Global Agency would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continuous trust and companionship with our logistics services over the past years.
To assist your business in proactively calculating costs and planning import-export schedules, T&T would like to provide the latest update from Wan Hai Lines (WHL) regarding the adjustment of the Wan Hai Bunker Surcharge (WBS) for Q3/2026.
The details of the announcement are as follows:
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🗓️ Effective Period: From July 01, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (inclusive).
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⚓ Application Basis: Calculated based on the actual On-Board Date (OB Date).
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📍 Port of Loading (POL): Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
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🚢 Applicable Scope: All shipping routes in accordance with the shipping line's current regulations.
⚠️ Important Note: Customers with bookings during the transition period between June and July should pay close attention to the OB Date to avoid any unplanned expenses.
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