Container Shipping Lines Prepare for Peak Season with July GRIs

Summary

Major container carriers announced a fresh round of General Rate Increases and Peak Season Surcharges effective 1 July 2026, as they prepare for an early peak season. Asia-Europe and Transpacific routes face the steepest increases, with total cost per FEU potentially rising by $950-$1,600. Shippers are being urged to finalise July bookings before carriers tighten capacity further.