Hapag-Lloyd has announced higher FAK rates on the Far East–Europe trade lane effective June 1, 2026, and will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Latin America-bound shipments from June 15, 2026. These adjustments reflect changing market dynamics and growing demand pressures, prompting importers and exporters to reassess transportation budgets and logistics strategies amid a broader rise in global container shipping costs
Hapag-Lloyd has officially announced new ocean freight rate adjustments across key Far East trade lanes effective from June 2026, establishing a higher cost baseline for global supply chains. For the Far East–Europe trade, the carrier will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for both dry and reefer containers starting June 1, 2026. The revised rates include the Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR) surcharge but remain subject to applicable tariff conditions and additional surcharges published by the carrier. The move comes as global container freight rates continue to trend upward, driven by widespread capacity management measures and blank sailings introduced by carriers ahead of an early peak shipping season.
In addition to the rate increase on Europe-bound services, shippers serving Latin American markets will face further cost pressures as Hapag-Lloyd introduces a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective June 15, 2026. The surcharge applies to all equipment types, including dry, reefer, and special containers, for cargo moving from the Far East to destinations across the West Coast of South America, East Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. For shipments bound for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the PSS will remain in effect until June 29, 2026.
Shippers should note that the new PSS will be applied in addition to existing charges such as Terminal Handling Charges (THC), security surcharges, and fuel-related surcharges. The continued escalation of freight rates and ancillary charges highlights the persistent volatility across global logistics networks, requiring businesses to strengthen transportation planning and cost-control strategies to maintain operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.
Source: https://logisticsnews247.com/hapag-lloyd-ap-dung-pss-tu-vien-dong-di-my-latinh-tu-15-06-2026/
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