Hundreds of tankers wait as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz

Carrier halts shipments amid escalating Iran conflict

Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all vessel transits through the waterway until further notice.

We have now received formal confirmation that major regional carriers, including EK, QR, and EY, have suspended operations. Over the weekend, airlines have also withdrawn previously agreed rate structures and backed out from allocations.

Following the implementation of the Europe Environment Surcharge (EES) on January 1, 2025, we are providing an update on the quarterly tariff adjustment. The EES was introduced to align with new and evolving environmental regulatory standards. For further details, please refer to here. 

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