Hapag-Lloyd Announces Ocean Tariff Rate Increase for India and Pakistan Routes
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an Ocean Tariff rate increase for cargo moving from North Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea to India's west coast and Pakistan. The revised rates, representing a $100 per container increase, will apply to all sailings beginning on 21 September 2026, directly raising shipping costs for customers on these trade lanes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 31, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> India, North Europe -> Pakistan, Mediterranean -> India, Mediterranean -> Pakistan, Black Sea -> India, Black Sea -> Pakistan
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving cargo from North Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea to India's west coast and Pakistan will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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