Hapag-Lloyd Updates Low Water Surcharge for Manaus Shipments Amid Amazon Basin Conditions
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has revised its Low Water Surcharge (LWS) for all container types moving to and from Manaus, Brazil. This update is due to worsening hydrological conditions in the Amazon Basin. Effective October 12, 2026, the LWS will be USD 1,350 per container, increasing to USD 3,500 if a floating pier is necessary.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 13, 2026
Effective from
October 12, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
Manaus
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, BCOs, and logistics operations teams managing container shipments to and from Manaus, Brazil, will be directly impacted by these revised surcharges.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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