Forwarder anger as Hapag-Lloyd cuts guaranteed-capacity allocations
The Loadstar · Sep 24, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd has cut contracted capacity allocations under its Quality Freight Product (QFP) service by as much as 40%, according to one forwarder, raising questions over the flexibility of the carrier’s guaranteed-capacity offering amid the disruption in Asia. QFP, launched in 2021, is a contractual service designed to give customers guaranteed container space on specified services. Customers commit to shipping an agreed volume, while Hapag-Lloyd commits to accepting and moving bookings within that ...
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