Hapag-Lloyd Announces Ocean Tariff Increase for East Med to Latin America
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an ocean tariff rate increase for cargo moving from the East Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America's west coast. Effective from October 1, 2026, this hike affects 20- and 40-foot dry, reefer, and high-cube containers, increasing shipping costs for customers on this trade lane. The new rates will remain valid until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 4, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
East Mediterranean -> Caribbean, East Mediterranean -> Central America, East Mediterranean -> South America West Coast
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving from the East Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America's west coast will be directly impacted by these increased shipping costs.
Source:
Hapag-LloydSet surcharge alert
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