Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase/General Rate Adjustment and a higher Peak Season Surcharge for selected trades from Asia and the Middle East to North America. Both measures amount to US$2,000 per container and will take effect on 1 September 2026. However, the two announcements cover different origin areas and application conditions. The General Rate Increase/General Rate Adjustment will apply to shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East to the United States and Canada. The increase covers cargo transported in 20-foot and 40-foot dry, reefer and special containers, including high-cube equipment. It will apply to all containers gated in full from 1 September 2026 and will remain valid until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd will also raise its Peak Season Surcharge for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to North America. The updated surcharge will also cover 20-foot and 40-foot dry, reefer and special containers, including high-cube units. The new Peak Season Surcharge will apply to sailings with a tariffing date on or after 1 September 2026. It will remain in effect until further notice. Measure Origin Destination Amount GRI/GRA Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and Middle East United States and Canada US$2,000 per container Peak Season Surcharge Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and Jeddah North America US$2,000 per container   The post Hapag-Lloyd announces North America rate and surcharge increases appeared first on Container News .