Hapag-Lloyd Announces General Rate Increase for Conosur Service from US East Coast

What Happened?

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) for cargo on its Conosur Service (CON) from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America. This increase will be USD 600 per dry container. It is effective for all dry containers gated in full from September 4, 2026, and remains valid until further notice.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 5, 2026
Effective from
September 4, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North America -> South America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Hapag-Lloyd's Conosur Service from the US East Coast to the West Coast of South America will be affected by this rate increase.
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