Hapag-Lloyd Implements $1,000 General Rate Increase for US East Coast & Houston
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$1,000 per container for shipments from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to the US East Coast and Houston. This rate adjustment will impact all cargo gated in full from October 15, 2026. The increase will remain valid until further notice, directly raising shipping costs for stakeholders on this key trade lane.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 21, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> North America, Middle East -> North America
Affected Ports
USHOU
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo originating from the Indian subcontinent and Middle East destined for the US East Coast and Houston will be directly affected by increased shipping costs.
Source:
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