Hapag-Lloyd Implements $1,000 GRI from South America East Coast
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) of USD 1,000 per standard container originating from the South America East Coast, effective November 15, 2026. The rate adjustment applies to cargo destined for the South America West Coast on the CON service, North and Central America and the Caribbean on the GS1 service, and the North America East Coast on the SEC service. These ocean tariff increases remain subject to relevant bunker, security, and terminal handling charges.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 8, 2026
Effective from
November 15, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
South America East Coast -> South America West Coast, South America East Coast -> North America, South America East Coast -> Central America, South America East Coast -> Caribbean
Who is Affected?
Shippers, BCOs, and freight forwarders moving standard containerized freight from the South America East Coast to North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the South America West Coast.
Source:
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