Dear Clients,

As you know, we live in strange and difficult times.

After the recent news about the increase in fuel and other commodities that directly and indirectly impact our day-to-day, combined with the scarcity of equipment (trucks and drivers), we have no choice but to inform you that the Fuel Surcharge fee has been suspended.

We are now applying a new surcharge called “Contingency Surcharge”. For more information, please contact your Garland contact person.

This difficult decision of ours has a single purpose: to keep our level of service unchanged, despite the adverse context, guaranteeing the commitments assumed with our clients regarding the transport of their goods.

We are sure that you understand our decision, we thank you once again for the trust placed in the Garland Group.

FUEL SURCHARGE

Dear Sirs, 

Following the current geopolitical instability in the Middle East and the consequent increase in fuel prices, we hereby inform you that the fuel surcharge applied to our transport services will henceforth be reviewed weekly, replacing the monthly review that has been in effect until now. 

Starting on March 10, 2026, we will carry out, every Fridays, a verification of the daily standard diesel price, and based on that reference, we will adjust the fuel surcharge rate according to the table below, with application on the following week. 

This procedure will be maintained on a weekly basis until the energy market shows signs of stabilization. 

The average price of standard diesel used can be found, as usual, on the  ENSE | Boletins Diários - ENSE  – (Portuguese National Entity for the Energy Sector) 

This measure aims to ensure a more accurate and fair update of the applied values, more faithfully reflecting changes in market conditions and operational costs. 

Our company is continuously monitoring the evolution of the current situation and its impacts on the transport sector. In the event that the current situation deteriorates significantly, we may need to implement a contingency surcharge in the near future. 

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation and reiterate our commitment to transparency and the continuity of our services. 

The calculation that will be used is as follows: 

Current price -> Average price of the previous week 

Reference price -> Diesel price as of 1/01/2021 – EUR 1.3 / L 

Fuel Factor -> we consider 25% 

Calculation: (Current price – Reference price) / Reference price * Fuel Factor 

 

 

Month / Week Since / until Percentage
March 2026 6,35%
Week 12 16 a 20/Mar/2026 10.43%
Week 13 23 a 27/Mar/2026 12.64%
Week 14 30/Mar a 3/Apr 2026 15.01%
Week 15 6/Apr a 10/Apr 2026 15.81%