Air Freight News

Hapag-Lloyd OCS and PSC to/from the US effective August 1, 2021

Jul 02, 2021

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

Similar Stories

CMA CGM PSS – from the Mediterranean & North Africa to the Middle East Gulf & Red Sea

The CMA CGM Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) rates applicable as from August 1st, 2026 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice:

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Inside_a_car_carrier.jpg
MOL develop and introduce the ‘Skater’ to streamline cargo handling on car carriers
View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Kelsey_Foster_Press_Release.jpg
We Work the Waterways expands leadership team with appointment of Foster as Deputy Director
View Article
CMA CGM PSS - from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and Red Sea (OOG cargo)

CMA CGM Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) rates applicable as from August 1st, 2026 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice:

View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/don-davis_md_1.jpg
Inland Tank-Barge Safety Guide Second Edition, updated July 2026, released in five languages
View Article
https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Eukor_bunkering.png
EUKOR, SIPG Energy, and World Fuel complete first green methanol bunkering of new Shaper Class car carrier at Port of Shanghai
View Article