Hamburg-based container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a USD 1,000 per container General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to North America, marking a significant rate hike on one of India’s key export trade lanes.
Key Details
Geographic Scope
- Origin ports: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka plus UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan (Indian Subcontinent & Middle East)
- Destination: USA East Coast, Gulf Coast, and North America West Coast (USA & Canada)
What This Means for Shippers
The GRI applies to cargo transported in 20′ and 40′ containers, meaning exporters from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh shipping to North America will face an additional USD 1,000 per container in ocean freight costs. This rate increase builds on Hapag-Lloyd’s previous GRI actions on the same trade lane, including a USD 1,000 hike announced for August 2025.
The move reflects ongoing cost pressures and demand dynamics in the trans-Pacific and North America trade routes, which continue to shape freight rates for Indian exporters.
