Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharge for East Coast South America Exports
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on dry container shipments originating from East Coast South America. This temporary surcharge will be effective for 30 days starting November 5, 2026, impacting the cost of long-term contracts for cargo destined for the Americas.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 10, 2026
Effective from
November 5, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
East Coast South America -> Americas
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs exporting dry container cargo from East Coast South America to other regions in the Americas.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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