Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) is set to take effect for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.
This adjustment applies to fully gated-in containers starting 1 February 2025 and will remain in effect until further notice.
The specifics of the GRI/GRA are as follows:
- Trade Lane: From Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North America East & Gulf Coast
- Equipment Types: 20′, 40′, and High Cube equipment (including Dry, Reefer, and Special Containers)
- Rate Increase: US$1,000 per container
For clarity, the geographical coverage of this GRI/GRA includes:
- Indian Subcontinent & Middle East: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
- North America: United States and Canada.
