Price increase notice! More shipping companies' price increase notices for March
Recently, several shipping companies have announced new-round March freight rate adjustment plans. Maersk, CMA, Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai and other shipping companies have successively adjusted the rates of some routes, involving Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan, and near-sea routes.
Maersk announced an increase in FAK from the Far East to North Europe and the Mediterranean
On February 13, Maersk issued an announcement that the freight rate announcement from the Far East to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean has been released from March 3, 2025.
In the email to the agent, the FAK from major Asian ports to Barcelona, Spain; Ambarli and Istanbul, Turkey; Koper, Slovenia; Haifa, Israel; (all $3000+/20ft container; $5000+/40ft container) Casablanca, Morocco ($4000+/20ft container; $6000+/40ft container) is listed.
CMA adjusts FAK rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Africa
On February 13, CMA issued an announcement that from March 1, 2025 (loading date) until further notice, new FAK rates will apply from the Far East to the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Hapag-Lloyd collects GRI from Asia/Oceania to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent
Hapag-Lloyd collects a comprehensive rate increase surcharge (GRI) for 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, refrigerated containers and special containers (including high-cube containers) from Asia/Oceania to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. The standard levy is US$300/TEU. This GRI applies to all containers loaded from March 1, 2025 and is valid until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd collects GRI from Asia to Oceania
Hapag-Lloyd collects a General Rate Increase Surcharge (GRI) for 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, refrigerated containers and special containers (including high-cube containers) from Asia to Oceania. The levy standard is US$300/TEU. This GRI applies to all containers loaded from March 1, 2025 and will be valid until further notice.
Hapag-Lloyd increases FAK between the Far East and Europe
Hapag-Lloyd will increase FAK rates between the Far East and Europe. This will increase the cargo transported in 20-foot and 40-foot dry and refrigerated containers, including high-cube containers. It will be implemented from March 1, 2025.
Notice of adjustment of Wan Hai ocean freight rates
Due to port congestion recently, various operating costs have continued to rise. Freight rates are now increased for cargo exported from all parts of China to Asia (near-sea routes):
Increase: USD 100/200/200 for 20V/40V/40VHQ
Effective week: WK8
Here is a reminder for cargo owners who are about to ship goods in the near future, please pay close attention to the freight rates in March, and make shipping plans as soon as possible to avoid affecting shipments!
Senghor Logistics has told old and new customers that the price will increase in March, and we recommended that they ship the goods as soon as possible. Please confirm real-time freight rates with Senghor Logistics for specific routes.
Post time: Feb-19-2025
