Explosion! Hapag-Lloyd suddenly announces freight rate increase!
2026-09-10

The revised rates will take effect for shipments with a tariff application date of 1 October 2026 and remain in force until further notice.

This adjustment applies uniformly to standard 20- and 40-foot dry containers, refrigerated (reefer) containers, and specialized equipment—including high-cube units.

Rate adjustments (in EUR) are as follows:

20-foot dry containers:

  • Caribbean and Central America: €4,350 → €4,600 (+€250)  

  • West Coast of South America (including Buenaventura): €3,500 → €3,750 (+€250)  

  • West Coast of Central America: €3,500 → €3,750 (+€250)


40-foot dry containers:

  • Caribbean and Central America: €5,700 → €6,200 (+€500)  

  • West Coast of South America (including Buenaventura): €4,650 → €5,150 (+€500)  

  • West Coast of Central America: €4,650 → €5,150 (+€500)


20-foot reefer containers:

  • Caribbean and Central America: €3,750 → €4,000 (+€250)  

  • West Coast of South America (including Buenaventura): €3,000 → €3,250 (+€250)  

  • West Coast of Central America: €3,000 → €3,250 (+€250)


40-foot reefer containers:

  • Caribbean and Central America: €4,250 → €4,750 (+€500)  

  • West Coast of South America (including Buenaventura): €4,000 → €4,500 (+€500)  

  • West Coast of Central America: €4,000 → €4,500 (+€500)


Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ErSyYYkOT0btbK9j0tNBXA