No more secret!Hapag-Lloyd's new fee only affects 20-foot standard containers!
2026-10-17

The surcharge is applicable solely to 20-foot dry containers and remains in effect until further notice.  

Applicability Summary:  

• Origin: Luanda, Angola  

• Destination: Worldwide  

• Equipment type: 20-foot dry container only  

• Amount: USD 100 per container  

Effective Dates by Destination Region:  

• Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent: 15 October 2026  

• North America and Latin America: 8 November 2026  

This surcharge reflects operational adjustments required to address persistent equipment imbalances—specifically, the shortage of returnable 20-foot dry containers in Luanda—and does not apply to any other container sizes or equipment types (e.g., 40-foot dry, reefer, or open-top units).  


Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CKo71ZXZH8GrZetxl80iXw