Hapag-Lloyd, the German ocean carrier, announced new ocean tariffs from Türkiye to the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent and from Bangladesh to Europe. All 20′ and 40″ dry containers will be subject to the updated Turkiye prices for the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. Customers shipping to North Europe now pay $659 in freight charges, up from $469. On the other hand, shipping to South Europe will see a jump from $711 to $811 per container.
👉🏻 These freight charges will be effective on 1 November.
In the statement made on the Hapag Lloyd official website, it is stated as follows about Bangladesh:
Our ocean tariff/freight charges from Bangladesh to North Europe and South Europe will increase. This update will apply for all 20’ and 40’ dry containers, including high cube equipment and applies to sailings starting on November 1, 2023 and is valid until further notice.
In the statement made on the Hapag Lloyd official website, it is stated as follows about Türkiye:
Our ocean tariff/freight charges from Turkiye to Middle East and Indian Subcontinent will increase. This update will apply for all 20’ and 40’ dry containers, including high cube equipment and applies to sailings starting on November 1, 2023 and is valid until further notice.
What is the new freight charge amount on Hapag Lloyd?
Hapag Lloyd announced that it has updated its North and South Europe prices. Of course, this development will directly or indirectly affect all trade costs and logistics expenses. It is significant for forwarders and transportation owners to know the new prices and determine a strategy accordingly.
We are providing you with the price information we received from the official Hapag Lloyd website.
New freight charges for shipments leaving Turkish ports:
20′ Dry Containers – For USD
40′ Dry Containers (Including HighCube) – For USD
New freight charges for shipments leaving Bangladesh ports:
This situation will affect so many countries and so many logistics organizations. For example;
Europe: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg.
South Europe: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Algeria, Morocco, Malta, Tunisia, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Montenegro, Libya, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Cyprus, Slovenia, Lebanon, Türkiye, Ukraine, Egypt
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