Hapag-Lloyd Halts New Bookings to Key Philippine Ports Amid Severe Congestion
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily suspended all new bookings destined for Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay in the Philippines. This decision stems from severe port congestion and limited depot capacity at these locations. The suspension, effective immediately, impacts all origins and trade lanes, with potential revisions or cancellations for existing bookings.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 3, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> Philippines
Affected Ports
Manila, Batangas, Subic Bay
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo destined for the Philippines, particularly those utilizing Hapag-Lloyd services to Manila, Batangas, or Subic Bay.
Source:
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