Hapag-Lloyd has announced a number of new surcharges and rate increases in February in a variety of trades as demand for cargo space is maintained through the Chinese New Year period.
[s2If is_user_logged_in()]Firstly, the German line will implement a peak season surcharge (PSS) of US$200/TEU for all dry containers from the ports of Mersin, Aliaga, Istanbul, Izmit, Gemlik and Iskenderun in Turkey to Buenaventura, Colombia and to all the ports in Ecuador, Peru and Chile. The surcharges will take effect on 15 February, except Buenaventura, where the PSS will be effective from 5 March.
In addition, Hapag-Lloyd will apply a new PSS from Greece and Turkey for all dry boxes to Central America and the Caribbean. Effective for all sailings as of 15 February, except Puerto Rica and Colombia (excluding Buenaventura) where the PSS will start on 5 March, the surcharge will be US$200/TEU from all ports in Turkey and US$120 (€100)/container from Greece.
Furthermore, from mid-February, Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a PSS of €150 ($180)/TEU for dry cargo from Spain and Portugal to Central America, the Caribbean and the West Coast of South America. There will be an exception again for Puerto Rico, Colombia and Ecuador, where the PSS will be effective from 2 March.
“The implementation of the PSS is based on the current logistical and operational challenges we do face in both regions and valid until further notice,” said Hapag-Lloyd in its announcement.
Moreover, the Hamburg-based carrier has announced a general rate increase (GRI) of US$100/20’ standard container, effective as of 9 February for all cargo loading from Mundra in India to Umm Qasr in Iraq.
Hapag-Lloyd will also apply a GRI of US$200/40′ standard container and 40′ high cube container from Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Hazira to Cotonou and Abidjan, effective from 15 February.
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