Hapag-Lloyd Announces $1,000 GRI for Shipments from Indian Subcontinent to North America
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd is implementing a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) of USD 1,000 per container. This increase applies to cargo transported in 20’ and 40’ Dry, Reefer, and Special containers from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to the USA and Canada. The new rate will be effective for all containers gated in full from September 15, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 15, 2026
Effective from
September 15, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent/Middle East -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East destined for the USA and Canada will be affected by this rate increase.
Source:
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