Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) for container shipments to and from Manaus, Brazil, as water levels continue to decline in the Amazon region. The surcharge will take effect for cargo with a tariffing date on or after 12 September 2026. Hapag-Lloyd said the measure follows expectations of a potentially severe dry season in the Western Amazon. US$1,350 per container The Low Water Surcharge will be set at: US$1,350 per container Applicable to all container types Applies to cargo moving to and from the Port of Manaus Effective from 12 September 2026 based on the tariffing date According to Hapag-Lloyd, the surcharge is intended to cover additional costs and operational challenges associated with navigating the Amazonas River during periods of low water. Amazon water levels continue to fall Hapag-Lloyd has been monitoring water levels across the Amazon region as the 2026 dry season develops. The carrier cited an initial dry-season advisory issued by the Western Amazon River Authority on 14 July. According to the advisory, the region could experience a more severe dry season than in previous years. There is a high probability that these conditions will emerge during the second half of September. Declining river levels can create significant challenges for shipping operations. Lower water levels restrict vessel drafts and can reduce the amount of cargo that vessels are able to carry safely. Effective date could change Hapag-Lloyd said it will continue monitoring water levels on the Amazonas River. If the start of the dry season is delayed, the carrier may adjust the effective date of the surcharge. In that case, Hapag-Lloyd said it would issue a new announcement with 30 days’ notice. The surcharge will apply to all container types moving to and from Manaus. The post Hapag-Lloyd introduces US$1,350 low water surcharge for Manaus appeared first on Container News .