Information on Japan - Mainland China LSS Rate
2025-12-03
Dear Valued Customers
Thank you for your continued custom.
We hereby inform you that from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, the LSS (Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge) for Japan – Mainland China services are as follows.
Charge code ：Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge (LSS)
Payment on arrival (Payment can be prepaid upon request)
Effective date ：January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 (Based on POL ETD)
Target service ：Japan – Mainland China services. Please refer to following list for area subject to charge.
From Japan to China
| Area, Country | Dry Container | Reefer Container |
| Lianyungang and the ports at north of Lianyungang, and ICD transfer via them | CNY 1,170/20’, CNY 2,340/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 170/340) | CNY 1,755/20’, CNY 3,510/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 255/510) |
| Eastern China (Shanghai, Taicang, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Zhapu, Yangtze River Delta and ICD transfer via them) | CNY 1,170/20’, CNY 2,340/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 170/340) | CNY 1,755/20’, CNY 3,510/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 255/510) |
| Xiamen and the ports to the south Southern China (Pearl River Delta) and ICD transfer via them | CNY 1,170/20’, CNY 2,340/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 170/340) | CNY 1,755/20’, CNY 3,510/40’ (Prepaid in Japan USD 255/510) |
From China to Japan
| Area, Country | Dry Container | Reefer Container |
| Lianyungang and the ports at north of Lianyungang, and ICD transfer via them | USD 165 / 330 | USD 247.5/ 495 |
| Eastern China (Shanghai, Taicang, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Zhapu, Yangtze River Delta and ICD transfer via them) | USD 145 / 290 | USD 217.5 / 435 |
| Xiamen and the ports to the south Southern China (Pearl River Delta) and ICD transfer via them | USD 105 / 210 | USD 157.5 / 315 |
※Dry Container includes 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, Tank, Flat Rack, and Open Top
Information on Japan – Mainland China LSS (Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge) Rate
https://sitc.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LSS-UPDATE-CHINA-2026Q1_ENG-1.pdf
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