Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily suspended new bookings for selected metal and rubber scrap shipments to Thailand, effective immediately and until further notice.
The suspension covers metal scrap classified under HS codes 7204, 7404 and 7602, and rubber scrap under HS code 4004.
Separately, from November 16, 2026, the terminal will introduce a security deposit of THB 150,000 per container for imports of mixed metal, aluminium scrap, steel scrap and rubber scrap.
Consignees must pay the deposit directly to the terminal at least 12 hours before the vessel’s arrival. The deposit is intended to cover potential terminal storage costs.
Containers for which the required deposit is not received within the stipulated deadline will not be discharged and will remain on board the vessel. Any additional shifting or operational costs arising from delayed or missing payments may be charged to the responsible parties by the terminal or Hapag-Lloyd.
Both the booking suspension and the security deposit requirement will remain in effect until further notice.