Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will increase sea cargo shipping rates from Asia to the Southwest US, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, effective November 1. The increase is up to $2,000 per 20-foot and 40-foot dry container, including high-bay and inactive reefer containers.
Hapag-Lloyd Increases Sea Cargo Shipping Rates from Asia to America
Hapag-Lloyd recently announced that it will increase cargo shipping rates from Asia to the Southwest region of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This affects cargo from Asia such as Vietnam, China, Japan, and Korea… to destinations such as Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, and other Central American countries.
Hapag-Lloyd raises cargo shipping rates from Asia to Latin America
Cargo Shipping Rates Increase
The cargo shipping rates increase up to 2,000 USD
Effective Date
The above cargo shipping rates take effect from 11/01/2024
Types of Goods Applicable to New Rates
The $2,000 fee applies to 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, including high-bay and inactive reefer containers.
SSR Logistics’s Comments on Domestic Sea Freight Situation
SSR Logistics believes that this increase in freight rates will put great pressure on import-export businesses in Vietnam, especially when logistics costs are already high. Businesses will have to face increased transportation costs, directly affecting their competitiveness in Latin American markets.
This price increase will put great pressure on import-export businesses in Vietnam, especially when logistics costs are already high
However, this is also the time for businesses to be more flexible in managing their supply chains. Optimizing transportation and finding alternative routes can help minimize risks from price fluctuations.
SSR Logistics, with more than 15 years of experience, is committed to supporting customers by consulting on appropriate transportation strategies, choosing optimal routes, and closely managing goods to save costs, and time and maintain stability in international transportation operations.
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