Hapag-Lloyd Halts Scrap Metal and Rubber Bookings Bound for Thailand
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has implemented an immediate booking suspension for designated metal and rubber scrap shipments into Thailand until further notice. Starting 16 November 2026, terminal operators mandate a security deposit of THB 150,000 per container payable 12 hours prior to vessel arrival to cover potential storage costs. Failure to submit payment on time will prevent container discharge and trigger additional shifting or operational penalties.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 11, 2026
Effective from
November 16, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> Southeast Asia
Who is Affected?
Scrap metal and rubber exporters, freight forwarders, and BCOs booking secondary raw material shipments to Thailand via Hapag-Lloyd.
Source:
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