Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) January 2021
All Seatruck shipments are subject to a Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS).
LSS is adjusted monthly, based on the average index price of 0.5% sulphur and the £/$ exchange rate (Bank of England).
Costs in LSS may rise or fall, leading to monthly variable charges per metre.
LSS for January 2021 will be £0.32 / €0.35 per metre
| Price range £/ton | LSS GBP/€ (p/m) | |
| From | To | |
| £290.00 | £294.99 | -£0.22 / -€0.24 |
| £295.00 | £299.99 | -£0.27 / -€0.30 |
| £300.00 | £304.99 | £0.32 / €0.35 |
| £305.00 | £309.99 | £0.37 / €0.41 |
| £310.00 | £314.99 | £0.42 / €0.46 |
January calculations are based on the period, 26 Nov - 25 Dec 2020.
GBP/Euro exchange averaged from the period 26 Nov – 25 Dec 2020 (Bank of England).
The new Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) will be charged per metre and applied equally to all Seatruck routes (i.e. 13.6m trailer £4.35 / €4.76).