Hapag-Lloyd imposed an “emergency revenue charge” on all containers moving from the Indian Subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, Journal of Commerce reports. The planned charges, starting Jan. 20, will be $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high cube container and $506 per 45-foot high cube container.
Separately, the German carrier said it will apply a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Subcontinent to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective Feb. 1.
All cargo bound for destinations in North Continent, East/West Mediterranean and Black Sea region will attract an increase of $200 per TEU.
The Subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Separately, the German carrier said it will apply a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Subcontinent to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective Feb. 1.
All cargo bound for destinations in North Continent, East/West Mediterranean and Black Sea region will attract an increase of $200 per TEU.
The Subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.