Trade Surcharges

This section provides a convenient overview on specific trade related surcharges and general information for a defined scope as applicable, including Bunker-, Peak Season- and Transport additionals.

For easier viewing of Terminal Handling- and Security charges at Origin and Destination, these are shown separately for each Region in the table below.

All terms stated in below PDF documents are valid until further notice.

Please note the MFR is valid for both directions and shown as a separate surcharge on your invoice and freighted Bill of Lading. The worldwide MFR charges shown are valid until further notice and will be frequently reviewed. The MFR calculation for some trade relations takes into consideration the updated fuel prices and distances as an effect of the Cape of Good Hope sailings.

In respect of short term contracts and spot business with a validity of up to 3 months, an interim IMO 2020 Transition Charge (ITC) as notified in our Customer NEWS applies in addition as from December 1, 2019.

For EU relevant trades only – in adherence to EU Commitments offered under Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003

The Terminal Handling Charge or security related charge shown in the below PDF files may be subject to the following: Ocean Tariff Rate (to be found via following link: Ocean Tariff Rate), Bunker-related charges, other security-related charges, other Terminal Handling Charges, Peak Season Surcharge. In case of changes of one of the above-mentioned charges or of the ocean tariff rate, the others will remain unchanged respectively.
Please find further detailed information at the overview on trade surcharges (see above). Please note that other charges and contingency charges may apply in addition. Please note that all rates for EU relevant trades are valid until
further notice.

Please find the current Shipping Guarantee fees on the Shipping Guarantee page.

Please find the current  Additional Freetime Destination fees on the Additional Freetime page.

Further information about this service can be found on the Ship Green page.
All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
All Ship Green Terms can be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport.

• Please find the global fees applicable for Hapag-Lloyd LIVE here. Further information about this service can be found on the Hapag-Lloyd LIVE page.
• All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
• The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
• All Hapag-Lloyd LIVE Terms can also be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport as well as in the Quick Quotes and Quick Quotes Spot Terms and Conditions if applicable.

• Please find the global fees applicable for Live Position here. Further information about this service can be found on the same page.
• All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
• The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
• All Live Position Terms can also be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport as well as in the Quick Quotes and Quick Quotes Spot Terms and Conditions if applicable.

• All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
• The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
• All Controlled Atmosphere Terms can also be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport as well as in the Quick Quotes and Quick Quotes Spot Terms and Conditions if applicable.

Fees valid from March 2026

• All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
• The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
• All Cold Treatment Terms can also be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport as well as in the Quick Quotes and Quick Quotes Spot Terms and Conditions if applicable.

• All terms stated in the document are valid unless stated otherwise.
• The fees are valid for both directions and shown as a separate invoice component.
• All Cargo Shield Terms can also be found at Terms & Conditions of Transport as well as in the Quick Quotes and Quick Quotes Spot Terms and Conditions if applicable.

Dangerous Goods Premium Surcharge