Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharge on Ex-ECSA Trade Lanes
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for dry cargo moving from East Coast South America to the Americas and Caribbean. Effective November 5, 2026, for a 30-day duration, the surcharge applies strictly to long-term contracts. Rates are set at $500 per 20-foot and $1,000 per 40-foot dry container.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 10, 2026
Effective from
November 5, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
East Coast South America -> North America, East Coast South America -> Central America, East Coast South America -> Caribbean, East Coast South America -> West Coast South America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving long-term contracted dry cargo from East Coast South America to North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and West Coast South America.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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