Hapag-Lloyd raises India and Pakistan-Europe freight rates

Hapag-Lloyd has announced higher ocean tariff rates for shipments from India and Pakistan to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, effective for sailings from 1 August 2026.

For cargo from Nhava Sheva and Mundra, the carrier will increase base rates by US$2,000 per container. The new rates will be US$5,253 for 20-foot dry containers and US$4,556 for 40-foot dry containers to Northern Europe, while shipments to the Mediterranean will rise to US$5,358 and US$4,696, respectively.

For cargo from Karachi and Port Qasim, Hapag-Lloyd will implement a US$1,500 increase per container. Base rates to Northern Europe will reach US$4,593 for 20-foot dry containers and US$4,236 for 40-foot dry containers. Shipments to the Mediterranean will increase to US$4,548 and US$4,396, respectively.

The revised tariff levels will apply to all affected sailings commencing on or after 1 August 2026.

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