Effective September 10, 2025, Maersk will impose a $700 per container peak season surcharge for shipments from Asia-Pacific regions to Middle East destinations.
Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, South Korea
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Starting August 25, 2025, Hapag-Lloyd will collect a peak season surcharge of $200 USD per TEU for cargo from Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions to six designated West African ports:
Effective August 31, 2025, Hapag-Lloyd will implement a $400 USD per TEU peak season surcharge for shipments from Asia-Pacific and Oceania to multiple Central-West African ports:
Angola: Luanda, Lobito, Namibe, Cabinda, Soyo Republic of Congo: Pointe-Noire Democratic Republic of Congo: Matadi, Boma Gabon: Libreville, Port-Gentil Equatorial Guinea: Bata, Malabo Cameroon: Kribi, Douala Namibia: Walvis Bay
Beginning September 1, 2025, Hapag-Lloyd will increase its General Rate Increase (GRI) by $500 USD per container for the Far East to South America East Coast trade lane.
Origin: Far East regions (including China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asian countries) Destination: South America East Coast base ports (including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay)
Starting September 1, 2025, CMA CGM will implement freight rate increases for all container types from Far East to Kenya, Tanzania (Dar es Salaam only), and Mozambique:
Additionally, from September 1, 2025, CMA CGM will adjust rates for shipments from Far East to Central West Africa and South Africa by +$250 USD per TEU.
These comprehensive rate adjustments across major shipping lines reflect the seasonal demand surge typical of Q4 peak season shipping. The surcharges particularly impact key trade lanes between Asia and emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East, regions experiencing significant import growth.
Shippers are advised to factor these additional costs into their logistics budgets and consider early booking strategies to manage the impact of peak season pricing on their supply chain operations.
For the latest shipping rates, container booking, and freight forwarding services, consult with your logistics provider to navigate these market changes effectively.
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