Price Announcement for Congestion Surcharge to/from the US

In connection with the significant increase in the cost of providing inland transportation, Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Congestion Surcharge of USD 350 per container for all intermodal moves.

The On-carriage Congestion Surcharge (OCS) and Pre-carriage Congestion Surcharge (PCS) will be effective upon carrier receipt of cargo on or after August 1, 2021 and is valid until further notice.

The above-mentioned surcharge will be applied as follows:

• All import moves in the U.S. where HL is responsible for the truck and/or rail move
• All export moves in the U.S. where HL is responsible for the truck move
• For Los Angeles (LAX)/ Long Beach (LGB), please note that the existing charge will remain as it is today with the amount increased to USD $350 per container

If you should have any questions, please contact our customer service team at your location who will guide you based on your individual situation.