Hapag-Lloyd has announced a series of freight rate adjustments covering shipments from Pakistan, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Oceania to destinations in the Arabian Gulf, North America and West Africa.
The latest measures include two Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) and a General Rate Increase/General Rate Adjustment (GRI/GRA), with implementation dates ranging from November 6 to December 1, 2026.
The adjustments cover various container types and trade corridors, with charges applied either per container or per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU).
US$500 PSS on Pakistan–Arabian Gulf reefer shipments
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$500 per container for refrigerated cargo moving from Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan to selected Arabian Gulf destinations.
The surcharge applies to 20-foot reefer and 40-foot high-cube reefer containers and will be effective from November 16 to November 30, 2026.
The destinations covered include the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar.
US$1,000 GRI/GRA on shipments to North America
The carrier has also announced a General Rate Increase/General Rate Adjustment (GRI/GRA) of US$1,000 per container for shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East to North America.
The adjustment applies to 20-foot and 40-foot dry, refrigerated and special equipment, including high-cube containers.
The revised rates will apply to containers gated in full from December 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice.
US$400 per TEU PSS for Asia and Oceania–Tema cargo
Separately, Hapag-Lloyd will impose a Peak Season Surcharge of US$400 per TEU on shipments from Asia and Oceania to Tema, Ghana.
The surcharge applies to all container types and takes effect for cargo loaded on board from November 6, 2026. It will remain applicable until further notice.
The latest announcements reflect Hapag-Lloyd’s continued adjustment of freight rates across key global trade corridors. Shippers are advised to consult the carrier’s applicable tariffs for detailed conditions and further information.