Hapag-Lloyd Implements General Rate Increase for North Europe to US Shipments
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) for all container types on shipments from Northern Europe to the United States. This increase will be effective for cargo gated-in from August 10, 2026, raising shipping costs for freight forwarders and shippers on this transatlantic trade lane.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 16, 2026
Effective from
August 10, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> United States
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs operating on the North Europe -> United States trade lane will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
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