Hapag-Lloyd Revises Peak Season Surcharge from Asia and Oceania to South Africa
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge on container shipments originating in Asia and Oceania bound for South Africa. The revised fee takes effect for cargo loaded on board starting November 3, 2026, and will stay in place until further notice. Cargo owners and logistics providers should prepare for increased transportation costs across these corridors.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 1, 2026
Effective from
November 3, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> South Africa, Oceania -> South Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing containerized cargo moving from Asia and Oceania into South Africa.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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