Peak Surcharge

We announced a surcharge on our international parcel and freight shipments beginning April 6, 2020, due to the various COVID-19 containment restrictions issued in countries around the world.

Due to continued disruptions in the global supply chain, air cargo capacity remains limited. We are incurring incremental costs as we continue to adjust our international networks and operate in this constrained environment.

While Peak Surcharge evolves over time based on several factors such as pressure on network capacity, demand, and operating costs, we remain committed to provide you only the best possible service.

Effective March 7, 2022, we are implementing the following peak surcharge changes:

  • For shipments from China and APAC* to Europe, an increased surcharge from €1.10 to €1.30 per kilo begins March 7, 2022.
  • For shipments from Europe to the US/Canada, China, APAC, and Rest of the World, an increased surcharge from €0.20 to €0.30 per kilo begins March 7, 2022.

The Peak Surcharge will be reflected on your invoice.

Updated March 3, 2022

For shipments from China, an increased surcharge from €0.90 to €1.10 per kilo begins December 2, 2021.

For shipments from APAC to Europe, an increased surcharge from €0.20 to €1.10 per kilo begins December 13, 2021.

For shipments from China and APAC* to Europe, an increased surcharge from €1.10 to €1.30 per kilo begins March 7, 2022.

For shipments from Europe to the US/Canada, China, APAC, and Rest of the World, an increased surcharge from €0.20 to €0.30 per kilo begins March 7, 2022.

Surcharge amount (EUR per kilo)

Surcharge amounts below refer to payers in Europe. For inbound or third-party shipments, an export or import peak surcharge based on the originating country or territory is applied.

Export Destinations
Origin Europe US/Canada China APAC* Rest of the World
Europe 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30


Min. Charge: €0.90 / Shipment

Import Origins
Destination Europe US/Canada China APAC* Rest of the World
Europe 0.20 0.20 1.30 1.30 0.20


Min. Charge: €0.90 / Shipment

Effective Date: March 7, 2022

(*) Asia Pacific (APAC) countries and territories are Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR China, Macao SAR China, and Taiwan China.
Other APAC countries and territories are considered "Rest of the World". 

Temporary surcharge on TNT International Economy Services (48N) - Intra-Europe only

Surcharge amount (EUR per kilo)

Origin Country Destination Country
Europe
Europe  0.10


No minimum charge

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