Rates & Surcharges

GRIs and blank sailings halt long-haul rate slide

Mainline operators achieved their first rate gains of 2025 by implementing general rate increases (GRIs) for 1 April, according to Linerlytica’s report.


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Hefty US port fees to hit ZIM and CMA CGM hardest

Alphaliner’s analysis shows that ZIM Line and CMA CGM will be the worst hit should US President Donald Trump succeed in implementing hefty port charges for ship operators with Chinese-built ships.

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Hapag-Lloyd announces EIS for intra-Asia shipments to Cambodia

Hapag-Lloyd announces that an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) will apply to intra-Asian shipments to Cambodia starting 1 May 2025 and will remain in effect until further notice.

The surcharge details will be as follows:

  • 20′ Dry Container: US$120
  • 40′ Dry Container: US$240
  • 40′ High Cube Container: US$240
  • 20′ Reefer Container: US$120
  • 40′ Reefer Container: US$240

The EIS applies to shipments from the following countries: Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macau,...

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CN analysis: Container freight rates ex-India continue to cool amid demand woes and overcapacity

Container freight rates on major export trades out of India have continued to drop in March amid demand growth challenges and high overcapacity, according to an analysis of market data by Container News.

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Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub and Middle East to US East Coast

German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States East Coast.

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a rate increase of US$500 per container for cargo transported in 20’ and 40’ dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment.

This GRI/GRA adjustment will be effective from 1 May 2025 and will be valid until further notice.

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Hapag-Lloyd applies new Tanzania peak season surcharge

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all shipments from Asia and Oceania to the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.

The surcharge will be applicable for all container types and for all sailings commencing on 27 April until further notice.

The German ocean carrier notes that the PSS will be US$200 per TEU and US$400 per FEU.

Asia and Oceania region include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-applies-new-tanzania-peak-season-surcharge/

Industry struggles to navigate volatile market

An active and constantly changing market is proving tough for the industry to navigate as rates slide further and utilisation is falling, though month-on-month volume figures show slight increases.

With the Pacific contract negotiations in full swing, the carriers are desperately attempting to bolster failing spot rates on the most lucrative trade with capacity cuts.

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CMA CGM announces new West Africa surcharges

French box line CMA CGM has announced an upcoming Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), effective from 1 April and valid until further notice.

The company will apply a surcharge of US$700 per reefer container from Mauritania to West Africa.

Furthermore, due to recent operational constraints in Europe and West Africa, CMA CGM is implementing an Emergency Operational Recovery surcharge to maintain service continuity.

Effective from 1 April, a surcharge of US$100 per container will be implemented for all...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-west-africa-surcharges/

MSC applies reefer surcharge from Egypt to Far East and Middle East

Due to the ongoing equipment situation impacting the region, MSC will apply an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EBS) for all reefer cargo from Egypt to the Far East and the Middle East.

The Swiss/Italian ocean carrier said the surcharge will take effect from 2 April, and the amount has been set at US$400 per reefer container.


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Hapag-Lloyd announces GRI from India and Pakistan to USEC

Hapag-Lloyd will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for shipments from the Indian ports of Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Hazira and Pipapav, as well as Pakistan to the East Coast of the United States.

The GRI/GRA of US$500 per box will apply to cargo transported in 20’ and 40’ dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment.

The German ocean carrier said the updated rates will be effective from mid-April and will be valid until further notice.


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