Shipping from Arabian Gulf and ISC to Europe? Here's an Emergency Space Contingency Surcharge

An Emergency Space Contingency Surcharge (ESC) is coming into effect for cargo loading from Arabian Gulf* and Indian Subcontinent* to North Europe* and South Europe*. This ESC is applicable for all sailings commencing on August 1, 2024, until further notice.

The details for this ESC are listed below:

• 20' Container USD 500
• 40' Container USD 500

The Ocean Tariff rates as well as Bunker-related surcharges, Security-related surcharges, Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain as announced and can be found here. Please note that other local charges and contingency surcharges may apply.

For your reference, the geographical scope of this ESC is explained below:

From: *Arabian Gulf: UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Dammam and Jubail
Indian Subcontinent: India , Pakistan , Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives

To: *North Europe: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Estonia, Iceland, Luxembourg
*South Europe: Spain, Portugal, Italy, Algeria, Morocco, Malta, Tunisia, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Montenegro, Libya, Romania, Cyprus, Slovenia, Lebanon, Turkey, Ukraine, Egypt

If you require more information related to the above ESC, please contact your nearest Hapag-Lloyd office who will guide you based on your individual situation.