October21 , 2026

    Hapag-Lloyd increases FAK rates between Far East and Europe

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    Hapag Lloyd announced an increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean.

    For sailings beginning on 1 December 2023, the following updated rates will apply to cargo transported in 20′ and 40′ dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers.

    Far East Westbound to Destination 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 40′ HC 20′ RF 40′ RF
    North Europe US$1,050 US$1,750 US$1,750 US$1,600 US$1,750
    West Mediterranean US$1,700 US$2,250 US$2,250 US$1,950 US$2,250
    Adriatic US$1,725 US$2,300 US$2,300 US$2,000 US$2,300
    East Mediterranean, Black Sea (Bulgaria, Romania), Türkiye & Egypt US$2,150 US$2,600 US$2,600 US$2,250 US$2,600
    North Africa US$2,850 US$3,800 US$3,800 – –

     

    Far East Eastbound to Asia base ports (excl. Japan) from 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 40′ HC 20′ RF 40′ RF
    From North Europe US$300 US$400 US$400 US$1,700 US$1,700

     

    Far East Eastbound to Asia base ports (incl. Japan) from 20′ Dry 40′ Dry 40′ HC 20′ RF 40′ RF
    West Mediterranean US$300 US$400 US$400 US$2,200 US$2,500
    Adriatic US$325 US$450 US$450 US$2,250 US$2,600
    East Mediterranean & Türkiye US$560 US$800 US$800 US$2,200 US$2,500
    Black Sea (Bulgaria, Romania) US$350 US$500 US$500 – –
    North Africa & Egypt US$750 US$1,000 US$1,000 – –