Hapag-Lloyd lowers Trans-Pacific bunker surcharge

Tue 1 Dec 2015, 13:46 GMT

Hapag-Lloyd lowers Trans-Pacific bunker surcharge

Revised surcharges are effective from January 1st.

Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd AG has confirmed that it has revised downwards its Bunker Fuel Factor (BFF) surcharge for all dry, reefer, flat rack and open-top containers from Asia. The scope includes East Asia and Indian Subcontinent to all U.S. and Canada destinations.

Effective January 1st, 2016, the BFF will be as follows:

Trans-Pacific Trade - Eastbound. 1st Quarter 2016 - Bunker Fuel Factor (BFF)

Container size: 20' - All Types

West Coast
New level: $278
Current level: $321

East Coast
New level: $489
Current level: $582

Container size: 40 x 8'6" - All Types

West Coast
New level: $309
Current level: $357

East Coast
New level: $543
Current level: $646

Container size: 40 x 9'6" - All Types

West Coast
New level: $348
Current level: $402

East Coast
New level: $611
Current level: $727

Container size: 45' x 9'6" - Standard

West Coast
New level: $391
Current level: $452

East Coast
New level: $687
Current level: $817

Container ship Hapag-Lloyd


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