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Hapag-Lloyd Announces New FAK Rates from the Far East to Egypt and Europe, Effective October 19

Hapag-Lloyd has announced new FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates from Far East ports to several destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean, applicable to sailings from October 19, 2026 until further notice. The rates cover 20ft dry, 40ft dry, and 40ft High Cube containers: North Europe: USD 2,750 per 20ft and USD 4,200 per 40ft. West Mediterranean & Adriatic: USD 3,200 per 20ft and USD 4,600 per 40ft. Egypt, Turkey & East Mediterranean: USD 3,600 per 20ft and USD 5,100 per 40ft. Black Sea, Bulgaria & Romania: USD 3,650 per 20ft and USD 5,200 per 40ft. In a separate update, Hapag-Lloyd announced a Congestion Surcharge at Destination (CGD) of USD 250 per TEU on reefer containers bound for the Port of Tema, Ghana. The surcharge applies to sailings from October 5, 2026 for reefer cargo originating from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.

26 Sep 2026 Ahmed Amr Read

CMA CGM Raises Emergency Fuel Surcharge Starting October 1

CMA CGM has announced an update to its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS), driven by rising fuel prices amid ongoing disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. The new rates take effect on October 1, 2026, based on loading date, and range from USD 75 to USD 320 per TEU depending on trade direction and container type. On head haul sailings, the surcharge is USD 265 per TEU for dry containers and USD 320 for reefers. On back haul and intra-regional sailings, it is USD 75 for dry containers and USD 90 for reefers. CMA CGM said the new rates will replace the current EFS levels and remain in effect until further notice.

21 Sep 2026 Ahmed Amr Read

Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Emergency Surcharge on Jeddah to Aden Shipments

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Marine Emergency Surcharge (MES) on cargo bound for Aden, which will be moved from Jeddah through an alternative feeder service due to the ongoing situation around Bab el-Mandeb. The surcharge is set at USD 1,700 per 20ft and USD 3,400 per 40ft dry container, USD 2,200 per 20ft and USD 4,400 per 40ft reefer container, and USD 2,500 per 20ft and USD 5,000 per 40ft for dangerous goods. Cargo currently in Jeddah will be moved to Aden on a third-party feeder service, and customers will handle customs clearance and cargo pickup once the containers arrive. The new surcharge is added on top of ocean freight, the War Risk Surcharge (WRS), and any other port-related charges.

20 Sep 2026 Ahmed Amr Read