Hapag Lloyd has decided to implement higher charges from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to various destinations from mid-October and November.

In particular, the German carrier will apply a general rate increase (GRI) from these regions to the US and Canada for all dry, reefer, non-operating reefer, tank, flat rack and open-top containers, effective from 1 November.

US$800 per 20' standard container
US$1,000 per 40' standard container (40' x 8'6")
US$1,200 per 40' high cube container (40' x 9'6")
US$1,200 per 40' reefer container (40' x 9'6")

In addition, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for all container types from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and Mediterranean.