Hapag-Lloyd Implements General Rate Increase for North America Shipments
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East to North America, effective 1 November 2026. This rate hike applies to all standard and special container types, directly increasing freight costs for shippers on this trade lane. The increase is structured with a higher rate for cargo destined for the US West Coast compared to other North American coasts.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 12, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North America, Middle East -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with container shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, and the Middle East destined for North America.
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