Major carriers like CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have introduced emergency conflict surcharges up to $4,000 per container for Persian Gulf and Red Sea cargo due to Strait of Hormuz closure.
Following Strait of Hormuz closure after US-Israel-Iran strikes, major lines imposed emergency conflict surcharges up to $4,000 per container. CMA CGM's Emergency Conflict Surcharge hits affected cargo at $2,000–$3,000 per box, Hapag-Lloyd added $1,500/TEU war risk for Gulf shipments. MSC mandates $800/container surcharge for all Persian Gulf shipments. Customers bear extra discharge, handling, and storage costs.
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