Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upcoming increase in ocean tariff rates for cargo moving from North Europe to several key markets across the Americas.

The new tariff levels will apply to all sailings starting on April 1, 2026. This rate hike specifically impacts shipments destined for:

  • The West Coast of Latin America
  • Central America
  • The Caribbean

The price adjustment is a flat increase that applies uniformly across all standard container sizes and types. Shippers should budget for the following changes:

  • 20-Foot Containers (All Types): EUR 300 increase
  • 40-Foot Containers (All Types): EUR 300 increase