Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharge: $300 per TEU on Australia Routes

Key Details

Effective Date: August 1, 2025 (until further notice).
Surcharge: $300 per TEU (all container types).

Geographic Coverage

Origin Regions:

• Far East: China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar.

• Middle East: UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Riyadh via Dammam).

• Indian Subcontinent: India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan.

Destination Ports (Australia):

• Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle.

Market Context

Demand Surge:

• Australian imports from Asia surged 18% YoY in Q2 2025 (ABS data).

• Pre-holiday cargo rush (Christmas/New Year) intensifies space competition.

Capacity Strain:

• Red Sea diversions reduce effective Asia-Australia capacity by 12%.

• HPL follows Maersk/OOCL’s July PSS hikes ($200–$350/TEU).

Action Items for Shippers

✔ Book early: Secure space before August 1 rate hike.
✔ Explore alternatives: Compare ALL-in rates with CMA CGM/MSC.
✔ Monitor updates: Surcharge may extend beyond Q3 if demand persists.