Hapag-Lloyd Implements Temporary Reefer Surcharge on Pakistan to UAE Trade
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a temporary Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on refrigerated container shipments moving from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates. The financial charge applies to sailings departing between 1 November and 15 November 2026. This measure directly impacts cold-chain cargo moving out of Karachi and Port Qasim to six UAE destination ports.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 1, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Indian Subcontinent -> Middle East
Affected Ports
PKKHI, PKBQM
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing temperature-controlled container shipments from Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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