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Emergency War Logistics Risk Surcharge

  • Emergency War Logistics Risk Surcharge author
  • 5th March 2026

An Emergency War Risk Surcharge will be implemented for cargo moving through or near high-risk areas, namely the Middle East, Gulf region, the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

Considering the ongoing developments in the Gulf Region and the wider Middle East region, and the operational adjustments required as a result, our network is facing disruptions impacting vessel schedules and equipment availability. Consequently, an Emergency War Risk Surcharge will be applied to all cargo moving to and from the entire region effective March 3, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.

Countries involved will be Bahrain, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, lraq, lsrael, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen.

Additionally, all cargoes moving in and out of the Mediterranean and North Africa crossing the Red Sea.

The surcharge details are as follows (applicable immediately, excluding cargo subject to FMC or SSE

regulated scopes):

USD 2,000.- per 20’Standard/HC Container

USD 3,000.-per 40’Standard/HC Container

USD 4,000.- per unit (For all Special Equipment including reefers)

The surcharge is payable by the booking party. It applies to all bookings that have not yet been shipped on or after March 3,. 2026, as well as to cargo already in transit that has not vet been discharged or loaded to/from the above-mentioned regions.

These measures are necessary due to the increased operational risks and costs associated with the current regional situation, including but not limited to rerouting, schedule disruptions, equipment imbalances across the network, and other additional or unanticipated risks and costs.

Should you require further clarification or wish to understand how this may impact on your specific shipments or supply chain, please contact your local Sea Lead representative or the Sea Lead Network directly.

This notice is issued strictly on a without prejudice basis and with full reservation of all Sea lead rights and defenses.

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