Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Congestion Surcharge of USD 350 per container for all intermodal moves.

The On-carriage Congestion Surcharge (OCS) and Pre-carriage Congestion Surcharge (PCS) will be effective upon carrier receipt of cargo on or after August 1, 2021 and is valid until further notice.

The above-mentioned surcharge will be applied as follows:

  • All import moves in the U.S. where HL is responsible for the truck and/or rail move
  • All export moves in the U.S. where HL is responsible for the truck move
  • For Los Angeles (LAX)/ Long Beach (LGB), please note that the existing charge will remain as it is today with the amount increased to USD $350 per container