Hapag-Lloyd will increase its Dangerous Goods Premium (DGP) by US$1,000 per container for shipments from North Europe and the Mediterranean to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the carrier revises its charges for hazardous cargo.
The revised surcharge will take effect for all sailings commencing September 1, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice. The increase applies to all container types carrying dangerous goods, with the exception of Dangerous Goods Classes 1 and 7.
The additional US$1,000 charge will increase transportation costs for shippers moving regulated and hazardous commodities to Jeddah. Freight forwarders and cargo owners will need to factor the revised premium into quotations and shipment budgets for September sailings.
Hapag-Lloyd confirmed that its Ocean Tariff rates, bunker-related surcharges, security-related surcharges and Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain unchanged under the latest announcement. However, local and contingency charges may continue to apply depending on the shipment.
The adjustment comes as carriers continue to revise charges for cargo moving through the Middle East, where operational and security conditions have contributed to higher costs and increased complexity for ocean carriers.
For exporters and logistics providers, the new DGP represents an additional cost consideration when routing dangerous goods through Jeddah. Shippers handling hazardous cargo are likely to review alternative routing and service options as they assess the impact of the higher surcharge.
Hapag-Lloyd maintains specialised dangerous-goods procedures and screening systems for hazardous cargo, with shipments subject to regulatory, safety and operational requirements before acceptance.
The latest surcharge underscores the continuing pressure on Middle East shipping costs, with carriers adjusting individual fees as operating conditions and risks evolve.