Hapag-Lloyd Implements Peak Season Surcharges from Asia to Africa

The German ocean carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, has announced the implementation of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for shipments from Asia to various destinations across Africa. These surcharges will apply to all container types and will be effective from May 16th until further notice.

The surcharges are set as follows:

• From Asia to North West Africa (Dakar - Senegal, Nouakchott - Mauritania, Banjul - Gambia, Conakry - Guinea, Freetown - Sierra Leone, Monrovia - Liberia), there will be a surcharge of $600 per TEU,
• From Asia to Mombasa - Kenya, the surcharge will be $250 per TEU,
• From Asia to Da Es Salam - Tanzania, the surcharge will be $450 per TEU,
• From Asia to West Africa (Apapa & Tincan - Nigeria, Tema - Ghana, Cotonou - Benin, Abidjan & San Pedro - Ivory Coast), the surcharge will be $500 per TEU,
• From Asia to South West Africa (Luanda & Lobito & Namibe & Cabina & Soyo - Angola, Pointe Noire & Brazzaville - Congo, Matadi & Boma - Ghana, Libreville & Port Gentil - Gabon, Kribi & Douala - Cameroon, Bata & Malabo - Equatorial Guinea, Walvis Bay - Namibia), the surcharge will be $500 per TEU.

This new measure is part of Hapag-Lloyd’s strategy to manage the increased shipment volumes from Asia to Africa during the peak season. Implementing such additional charges is a common practice in the transportation sector to manage shipping costs and ensure operational efficiency during high-demand periods. Clients and business partners will be affected by these changes and will need to adjust their planning according to these new rates.

With this step, Hapag-Lloyd reaffirms its commitment to supporting trade volumes in the region and continuing to manage logistics processes more effectively. These additional charges are expected to help balance the company’s operational costs and maintain service quality.

 

REF**https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-introduces-peak-season-surcharges-from-asia-to-africa/