Dear Valued Customer,

In order to keep providing you with our global services, Hamburg Süd is revising the Panama Canal Surcharge (PCS) applicable for ALL cargo passing through the canal that is loaded or received for shipment (in case of FMC origin/destination) on or after 3rd of August 2023 (based on pro forma departure) for the following trade lanes:

  • Europe to/from Latin America
  • Europe to/from North America West Coast
  • Europe to/from Oceania
  • Latin America to/from Oceania
  • Latin America to/from East Asia
  • North America East Coast to/from Oceania
  • North America East Coast to/from East Asia
  • Latin America to West Central Asia
  • Intra Americas

The details are as follows:

Charge code Cargo Type Container Size/Type Charge Basis Currency Levels
Charge code
PAN CAN
Cargo Type
Dry & Reefer
Container Size/Type
20' GP/RF
Charge Basis
Per container
Currency

USD

Levels
175
Charge code
PAN CAN
Cargo Type
Dry & Reefer
Container Size/Type
40' GP/HC/RF/RH
Charge Basis
Per container
Currency

USD

Levels

305

In addition to PCS, further price elements will apply:

  • Base Rate, Bunker related charges and surcharges, LSS (ECA)
  • Security related charges and surcharges – respectively applicable at the Port of Origin and the Port of Destination
  • Additional charges and surcharges reflecting foreseeable high demand (such as Peak Season Surcharges)
  • All other applicable surcharges, such as local charges and contingency charges, valid at the time of shipment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to continuing working with you.

If you require more information, please contact your local sales manager or any of our customer service advisors.

With kind regards,
Hamburg Süd