What’s Behind Hapag-Lloyd’s $1000/Container Rate Hike Effective August 1?
Publish Time: 2025-07-28 Origin: Site
Hapag-Lloyd Imposes $1000/Container Rate Hike – Effective August 1
Following Maersk’s recent announcement of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for Asia-Africa and Asia-Mediterranean routes in late July, its alliance partner Hapag-Lloyd has now escalated costs further.
The German carrier will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) of $1000 per container on the following routes:
- Far East Main Ports → West Coast South America 
- Far East Main Ports → Mexico, Central America & Caribbean 
Effective Dates:
- August 1, 2025 (most regions) 
- August 22, 2025 (Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) 
The adjustment will remain until further notice.