Hapag Lloyd increases rates to Latin America
The German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd has announced the implementation of several ocean tariff rate increases for sailings destined to ports of Latin America. The updated prices will be applicable from 1 October to all 20' and 40' standard, reefer and high cube containers.
From Fos Sur Mer of South France to the Caribbean, Central America and the East and West Coast of South America, except for Mexico.
FRFOS = Fos sur Mer, France / SAEC = East Coast of South America
SAWC = West Coast of South America
From North Europe to the Caribbean, the West Coast of South America (SAWC), the East Coast of South America (SAEC) and Central America, excluding Mexico.
From Spain and Portugal, to the Caribbean, the West Coast of South America (SAWC), the East Coast of South America (SAEC) and Central America, excluding Mexico.
From Italy to Latin America.
From Egypt to Latin America except for Mexico.
From Greece to Latin America except for Mexico.
From Turkey to Latin America except for Mexico.
From Med Agents to Latin America, except for Mexico.
Source: Container News
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