Hapag-Lloyd Updates Local Charges and Trade Fees for Q4 2026, Including ETS Revisions
What Happened?
Hapag-Lloyd has announced its quarterly update for local charges and trade fees for Q4 2026, published on September 1, 2026. The update includes adjustments to Local Charges, Service Fees, Detention and Demurrage, and Terminal Handling. Notably, the Emission Allowance Surcharge (ETS) has been revised to account for changes in EU Allowance (EUA) prices and the introduction of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 3, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
HLCU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs worldwide managing container shipments with Hapag-Lloyd will be impacted by these revised charges and fees.
Source:
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