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Hapag-Lloyd introduces war risk surcharge for Gulf cargo due to Middle East disruption

ReutersMar 1, 2026 5:39 PM

- German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd is introducing a war risk surcharge for cargo to and from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf and Persian Gulf from March 2 until further notice due to the dynamic situation around the Strait of Hormuz and disruption.

The charge will be $1,500 per TEU for standard containers

and $3,500 per container for reefer containers and special equipment, it said in a statement on its website on Sunday.

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