LSS
Charges & surchargesLow Sulphur Surcharge
A surcharge for the extra cost of cleaner, low-sulphur fuel required by IMO rules.
In practice
Introduced for emission control areas and then globally with IMO 2020 (0.5% sulphur cap). Some carriers merged it into BAF; others keep it separate. Also seen as LSF or ECA surcharge.
Seen in the wild
LSS USD 80 per 20' / USD 160 per 40'.