Shipping Line Surcharges:
Hapag Lloyd Line have announced that as a result of an empty equipment shortage in Northern Europe (excluding UK and Ireland) they will impose an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge on all trade routes effective from 15th January, 2021.
For shipments to Asia and Australia/New Zealand the surcharge will be levied at the rate of USD 200.00/20ft container and USD 400.00/40ft container.
The above surcharge will be effective until sufficient empty equipment is available to meet the current demand, GPSM web rates will be updated to include the new Surcharge.