What is a fuel surcharge in Australia?

A fuel surcharge is a variable cost that Landmark Global applies to domestic and international shipments to manage the impact of fluctuating fuel prices on transport operations. Unlike your base freight rate, which stays the same , the fuel surcharge adjusts to reflect current fuel costs in the Australian market. This approach allows us to maintain competitive pricing while responding to changes in diesel and jet fuel expenses that affect express and freight services across the industry.

How Landmark Global Australia calculates the fuel surcharge?

Landmark Global calculates the fuel surcharge using a fuel surcharge index and table that references current fuel prices in Australia. The calculation typically references the average monthly diesel price per litre against a predetermined base period , tracking movements in oil markets. When the price of fuel increases above this base threshold, the surcharge percentage rises accordingly . When prices decrease, the surcharge is adjusted downward. This formula ensures the surcharge remains inline with actual fuel market conditions , protecting both our business and customers from extreme price volatility.

How often does the fuel surcharge change?

The fuel surcharge is reviewed and adjusted on a monthly basis to reflect changes in fuel prices affecting freight rates. Landmark Global reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table with or without notice , as both the amount and duration of the surcharge are determined at our sole discretion. Customers can contact our team to obtain the current fuel surcharge rate applicable to their domestic and international shipments, or visit our website for monthly updates on express and freight service pricing.

How does the fuel surcharge affect my delivery costs?

The fuel surcharge is based on a percentage of your base freight rate and applied to each shipment . Because your base rate remains stable, the surcharge becomes the mechanism we use to pass on fluctuating fuel costs to customers fairly. For express services during periods of high fuel prices, this surcharge may represent a significant portion of total delivery costs. Understanding how Landmark Global's fuel surcharge works helps Australian businesses budget accurately and manage their shipping expenses across both domestic and international courier services.

Australian Fuel Surcharge Rates for Transport

The cost of fuel (fuel surcharge) is a significant and fluctuating aspect of the transport industry. This has resulted in a variable fuel surcharge placed on Landmark Global's domestic and international shipments each month, which remains inline with fuel price fluctuation, while your base freight rate stays the same.

Current Fuel Surcharge Rates for Domestic and International Freight in Australia

* Landmark reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table with or without notice. Both the amount and duration of the surcharge will be determined at the sole discretion of Landmark.

Fuel Surcharge Information

A fuel surcharge is a variable cost that Landmark Global applies to domestic and international shipments to manage the impact of fluctuating fuel prices on transport operations. Unlike your base freight rate, which stays the same, the fuel surcharge adjusts to reflect current fuel costs in the Australian market. This approach allows us to maintain competitive pricing while responding to changes in diesel and jet fuel expenses that affect express and freight services across the industry.
Landmark Global calculates the fuel surcharge using a fuel surcharge index and table that references current fuel prices in Australia. The calculation typically references the average monthly diesel price per litre against a predetermined base period, tracking movements in oil markets. When the price of fuel increases above this base threshold, the surcharge percentage rises accordingly. When prices decrease, the surcharge is adjusted downward. This formula ensures the surcharge remains inline with actual fuel market conditions, protecting both our business and customers from extreme price volatility.
The fuel surcharge is reviewed and adjusted on a monthly basis to reflect changes in fuel prices affecting freight rates. Landmark Global reserves the right to change the fuel surcharge index and table with or without notice, as both the amount and duration of the surcharge are determined at our sole discretion. Customers can contact our team to obtain the current fuel surcharge rate applicable to their domestic and international shipments, or visit our website for monthly updates on express and freight service pricing.
The fuel surcharge is based on a percentage of your base freight rate and applied to each shipment. Because your base rate remains stable, the surcharge becomes the mechanism we use to pass on fluctuating fuel costs to customers fairly. For express services during periods of high fuel prices, this surcharge may represent a significant portion of total delivery costs. Understanding how Landmark Global's fuel surcharge works helps Australian businesses budget accurately and manage their shipping expenses across both domestic and international courier services.