Hapag Lloyd: Will increase rates from the Middle East and Indian seabed to North America

German shipping carrier Hapag Lloyd has announced a comprehensive rate hike (GRI)/comprehensive rate adjustment (GRA) for freight from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to North America.

This adjustment will apply to all containers that are completely closed on or after January 15, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice.

The GRI/GRA of $1000 per 20 foot or 40 foot unit will be applicable to dry goods, refrigerated and special containers, including high cube equipment.

Hapag Lloyd pointed out that the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East region include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, while the North American region includes the United States and Canada.