By interlink | 03/04/2026
Hapag-Lloyd Announces General Rate Increase (GRI) on South America Route
Effective May 1, 2026, ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will officially implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) of $200 per container for all types of cargo transported from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America.

Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has issued an official advisory regarding the implementation of a General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments moving from the East Coast of South America (ECSA) to the West Coast of South America (WCSA).
According to the notice, this rate hike will cover all types of cargo, including dry, refrigerated (reefer), and special equipment containers. The specific surcharge quantum is set at $200 per container.
The new GRI regulation will officially take effect starting May 1, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice.
Explaining this move, a Hapag-Lloyd representative stated that the rate adjustment is necessary to accurately reflect current market conditions. This surcharge will be applied universally to all containerized shipments flowing on the designated trade lane.
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