HAPAG-LLOYD APPLIES PSS OF US$1,000/TEU TO US AND CANADA
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from East Asia ports to North American destinations.
The new surcharge of the German carrier will be applicable for all dry, reefer, flat rack and open top containers and will be effective from 18 July, as follows:
East Asia to North America (the United States and Canada)
- US$1,000 per all 20' container types
- US$2,000 per all 40' container types
East Asia is defined as being the countries/districts of Japan, Republic of Korea, China/Taiwan, China/Hong Kong, China (PRC), China/Macau, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, The Philippines and Russian Pacific Coast Provinces.
Source: https://container-news.com/
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