Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$1,000 per container for shipments from the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East to the United States and Canada, effective August 15, 2026.
The increase will apply to all cargo received on or after the effective date and will remain in force until further notice, according to the carrier’s latest tariff advisory.
The revised GRI covers all container types, including dry, refrigerated and special equipment, in both 20-foot and 40-foot containers, including high-cube units.
The surcharge will apply to cargo originating from the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East and destined for all ports and inland destinations across the United States and Canada.
Hapag-Lloyd said the US$1,000 per container increase will be added to existing freight rates for all eligible shipments moving on the affected trade lanes.
The latest adjustment comes as container carriers continue to review freight pricing on major east-west trades amid evolving market conditions, operational costs and demand patterns. The German shipping line stated that the revised rates will remain applicable until further notice.
