COSCO SHIPPING Lines has announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments from the Far East, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Oceania to the United States and Canada.
The new rates will take effect on 1 July 2026.
For U.S.-bound cargo, the GRI applies to dry and reefer shipments moving to all U.S. destinations.
The increase covers cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, East Coast ports, Gulf ports and intermodal services.
COSCO SHIPPING Lines set the GRI at:
- US$2,400 per 20’ container
- US$3,000 per 40’ container
- US$3,375 per 40’ high cube container
- US$3,798 per 45’ container
The carrier said the increase applies to shipments from countries including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
For Canada-bound cargo, the GRI also takes effect on 1 July 2026.
The increase applies to local and intermodal cargo via Vancouver and Prince Rupert, as well as East Coast all-water and intermodal shipments.
COSCO SHIPPING Lines announced the following Canada rates:
- US$2,700 per 20’ container
- US$3,000 per 40’ container
- US$3,375 per 40’ high cube container
- US$3,798 per 45’ container
The carrier said the rate adjustments will apply to all Canadian destinations.
