Hapag-Lloyd Announces $1000 GRI for Shipments from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North America
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has implemented a General Rate Increase (GRI) of USD 1000 per container for all shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East destined for North America. This increase applies to all container types, including Dry, Reefer, and Special equipment. The new rates will be effective for containers gated in full from August 15, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 17, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North America, Pakistan -> North America, Middle East -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to North America (USA & Canada) will be directly impacted by these increased rates.
Source:
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