Hapag-Lloyd Revises Heavy Lift Surcharge on Asia and Oceania to Africa Lanes
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an updated Heavy Lift Surcharge (HLC) of USD 200 per 20-foot container for shipments departing Asia and Oceania bound for Africa. The charge applies to all container types with a gross weight of 20 metric tons or more, including tare weight, starting October 26, 2026. The surcharge affects deliveries into East, West, and Southern Africa and will remain active until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 8, 2026
Effective from
October 26, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Africa, Oceania -> Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving heavy 20-foot containerized cargo on trade routes from Asia and Oceania to Africa.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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