Hapag-Lloyd announced on September 23, 2026, that it was raising sea freight rates for the Freight All Kinds (FAK) category from the Far East to destinations in Europe, Egypt and Turkey, with rates reaching $5,200 per container. The new rates will apply to sailings with a pricing date of October 19, 2026, or later, and will remain in effect until further notice.
Northern Europe and western Mediterranean rates
The company set the freight rate from the Far East to Northern Europe at $2,750 per 20-foot dry container and $4,200 per 40-foot dry container or 40-foot high-cube container.
Rates to the western Mediterranean and the Adriatic stand at $3,200 per 20-foot dry container and $4,600 per 40-foot dry container or 40-foot high-cube container.
$5,100 to Egypt and Turkey
Freight rates to Egypt, Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean reach $3,600 per 20-foot dry container and $5,100 per 40-foot dry container or 40-foot high-cube container.
For the Black Sea region, including Bulgaria and Romania, the company set the rate at $3,650 per 20-foot dry container and $5,200 per 40-foot dry container or 40-foot high-cube container.
Fuel surcharges included in rates
The announced rates include the marine fuel cost recovery charge and are subject to applicable tariff terms and surcharges, including security-related and terminal-handling charges. Local or emergency surcharges may also apply depending on the shipment route.
