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Taiwanese carriers will double cargo fuel surcharges in May
April 24th 2026
Major airlines headquartered in Taiwan, China Airlines (CAL), EVA Airways, and STARLUX Airlines will raise cargo fuel surcharges starting in May, with rates for shipments to the United States, Europe, and Asia set to roughly double. Read More » CAL said the surcharges for shipments to the U.S. and Europe will rise on May 1 from NT$41 (US$1.3) to NT$81 per kilogram. For Asia-bound cargo, the rate will increase from NT$14 to NT$28 per kilogram. EVA Airways and STARLUX Airlines said they will implement the same increases from May 2, covering long-haul and short-haul cargo exports from Taiwan. Freight forwarders said the current air cargo rates from Taiwan to the U.S. range from about NT$261 to NT$291 per kilogram, and could exceed NT$300 after the latest increases take effect. They said they expect a rush of shipments in late April as exporters seek to avoid higher costs. Taiwan’s economy plays an important role in the global semiconductor and AI-related goods supply chain. During the recent World Data Symposium (WDS), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that around 70% AI-related goods are transported by air cargo.
