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GRI Asia Pacific (GRI-AP)
A trade-lane specific General Rate Increase announced by major carriers for the Asia-Pacific region. Similar to GRI but geographically scoped. Typically announced for Asia-Europe, Asia-USWC, and Asia-USEC trade lanes. Applied uniformly by all alliance carriers on the same effective date.
Per Container
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
20ft Container
$200–$800
per 20ft
40ft Container
$400–$1600
per 40ft
Multiple GRI-AP announcements can stack within a single year. In 2021-2022, Asia-Europe GRI stacked to $1,200-$1,600/40ft.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Set by carrier or port authority — not negotiable.
GRI-AP is applied uniformly by alliance carriers. Volume shippers may negotiate lock-in rates before effective date.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Ad-hoc / case-by-case
Chargeable Unit
Per 20FT
Formula / Calculation
GRI-AP = Carrier Alliance Announced Flat Increase per Container on Asia-Pacific RoutesAsiarateannouncedtrade_lanealliance
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is GRI-AP announced?
Typically 2-4 times per year on major Asia trade lanes. In strong seller's markets (like 2021-2022), monthly GRIs occurred.
Are all carriers aligned on GRI-AP amounts?
Alliance carriers tend to announce similar or identical GRI-AP amounts on the same dates. Non-alliance carriers may vary.
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