Hapag-Lloyd raises West Mediterranean–Latin America rates

Hapag-Lloyd-owned container ship Al Zubara at Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW).
Hapag-Lloyd-owned container ship Al Zubara at Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW).

Hapag-Lloyd will increase its ocean tariff rates from the West Mediterranean, including southern France and Greece, to the Caribbean, Central America and the west coast of South America.

The new Hapag-Lloyd West Mediterranean–Latin America rates will apply to sailings with a tariffing date from 1 October 2026. They will remain valid until further notice.

The increase covers 20- and 40-foot dry, reefer and special containers, including high-cube equipment.

Rates for 20-foot dry containers

Destination Current rate New rate Increase
Caribbean and Central America €4,350 €4,600 €250
South America West Coast, including Buenaventura €3,500 €3,750 €250
Central America West Coast €3,500 €3,750 €250

Rates for 40-foot dry containers

Destination Current rate New rate Increase
Caribbean and Central America €5,700 €6,200 €500
South America West Coast, including Buenaventura €4,650 €5,150 €500
Central America West Coast €4,650 €5,150 €500

Rates for 20-foot reefer containers

Destination Current rate New rate Increase
Caribbean and Central America €3,750 €4,000 €250
South America West Coast, including Buenaventura €3,000 €3,250 €250
Central America West Coast €3,000 €3,250 €250

Rates for 40-foot reefer containers

Destination Current rate New rate Increase
Caribbean and Central America €4,250 €4,750 €500
South America West Coast, including Buenaventura €4,000 €4,500 €500
Central America West Coast €4,000 €4,500 €500