Shipping from South Europe* to the Red Sea**? Here’s a price announcement for ESC

An Emergency Space contingency surcharge (ESC) is coming into effect for cargo loading from South Europe* to The Red Sea**. This ESC is applicable for all sailings commencing on September 1, 2024, and will be valid until further notice.

The details for this ESC are listed below:

• 20’ Standard and Special Containers: USD 250 
• 40’ Standard, High Cube and Special Containers: USD 500 

*South Europe: Italy, Spain, France (only applicable for Fos-sur-Mer), Egypt, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Algeria, Georgia, Greece, Croatia, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Montenegro, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine.

**Red Sea: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah), Jordan, Yemen.

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.

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