To absorb fluctuating fuel and energy costs, carriers, freight forwarders, and shipping lines apply energy surcharges—percentage or fixed markups on freight rates that offset volatility in crude oil prices or other energy costs.
Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms/
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