Hapag-Lloyd introduces emergency surcharge for Jeddah–Aden cargo

Hapag-Lloyd will apply a Middle East Emergency Surcharge to Aden-bound cargo transported from Jeddah through an alternative feeder arrangement. The carrier introduced the solution due to the continuing security situation around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Affected cargo currently located in Jeddah will move to Aden using a third-party feeder service. Customers must arrange customs clearance and container collection after the cargo arrives in Aden. Middle East Emergency Surcharge levels Container type 20-foot container 40-foot container Dry US$1,700 US$3,400 Reefer US$2,200 US$4,400 Dangerous goods US$2,500 US$5,000 The surcharge will apply in addition to the relevant freight rate, War Risk Surcharge and other applicable port-related charges.