Hapag-Lloyd Increases Dangerous Goods Premium (DGP) by $1,000 for North Europe/Med
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its Dangerous Goods Premium (DGP) by USD 1,000 per container for shipments from North Europe and the Mediterranean Sea to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This increase applies to all container types carrying Dangerous Goods, except DG Classes 1 and 7. The new premium is effective for all sailings from September 1, 2026, and is linked to regional risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 19, 2026
Effective from
September 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Middle East, Mediterranean Sea -> Middle East
Affected Ports
Jeddah
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs transporting dangerous goods from North Europe and the Mediterranean Sea to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be directly impacted by this surcharge.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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