Hapag-Lloyd Updates Peak Season Surcharge for Asia and Oceania to Southwest Africa
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has revised its Peak Season Surcharge to USD 800 per TEU for all container shipments departing Asia and Oceania bound for Southwest Africa. Effective October 25, 2026, the updated charge applies across key regional destination ports until further notice. The fee covers all standard and special container types.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 9, 2026
Effective from
October 25, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> West Africa, Oceania -> West Africa
Affected Ports
Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda, Pointe Noire, Matadi, Boma, Libreville, Port Gentil, Kribi, Douala, Walvis Bay, Bata, Malabo
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo from Asia and Oceania to Southwest Africa.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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