Hapag-Lloyd Implements General Rate Increase for South American Conosur Service
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) impacting its Conosur (CON) service. This rate hike applies to all dry container shipments from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America, effective September 4, 2026, and remains valid until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 10, 2026
Effective from
September 4, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South America East Coast -> South America West Coast
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing dry container shipments on Hapag-Lloyd's Conosur service, specifically from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America.
Source:
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