General Rate Increase / High Cube Additional – Canada to East Asia, Indian Subcontinent and Middle East

25 May 2011

Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates with effect from July 1, 2011.

We would like to inform you that with effect from July 1, 2011 Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for cargo from Canada to East Asia, Indian Subcontinent and Middle East as follows:

General Rate Increase:

Rate increase to East Asia, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent with the exception of India for all commodities (Dry Containers)

Rate increase to East Asia, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent with the exception of India for all commodities (Reefer Containers)

Rate increase to India for all commodities (Dry Containers)

Rate increase to India for all commodities (Reefer Containers)

High Cube Additional:

We would like to advise that - due to severe equipment shortages - Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a High Cube Additional of USD 50 / 40’HC with effect from July 1, 2011 for bookings with local Vancouver and Halifax container pick up.

East Asia comprises Japan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China (PRC), Macao, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, and the Russian Pacific Ports of Vladivostok and Vostochny.

Indian Subcontinent comprises India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Middle East comprises Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and the Red Sea Ports of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

The Merchant is responsible for all necessary clearances and licenses (as per Clause 12 Hapag-Lloyd Bill of Lading/Sea Waybill Terms and Conditions).