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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 28, 2026Basmati Exporters Face $6K War-Risk Surcharges Per Container
War-risk insurance premiums on maritime shipping have surged to $6,000 per container for basmati exporters, a dramatic escalation that reflects broader geopolitical tensions affecting global trade rou
Maritime Gateway#war-risk-insurance#maritime-surcharges#basmati-exports
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 26, 2026Hormuz Strait Closure Sparks Shipping Reroute, Port Surcharges
The failure of a ceasefire extension in the Middle East has left the Strait of Hormuz closed to regular traffic, forcing ocean carriers to devise alternative routing strategies and driving significant
The Loadstar#strait-of-hormuz#middle-east-geopolitics#shipping-routes