#shipping-surcharges
(6 articles)Hormuz Uncertainty Drives New Carrier Surcharges
Escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are prompting major ocean carriers to introduce additional surcharges on shipments transiting this critical chokepoint. The move reflects c
Strait of Hormuz Port Crisis: Congestion & Surcharges Impact 2026
The Strait of Hormuz faces mounting operational challenges in 2026, with port congestion driving unexpected surcharges across major shipping routes. This critical chokepoint, through which approximate
Shipping Firms Postpone Sapanggar Congestion Surcharge
Shipping carriers have postponed the implementation of a congestion surcharge at Sapanggar port in Malaysia, according to a statement from Ewon (likely the port authority or shipper's representative).
China-Australia Shipping Rates Firm as Surcharges Support Strength
The China-Australia shipping corridor is demonstrating sustained rate firmness, with supplementary surcharges playing a key role in maintaining pricing power. This signals a resilient freight market o
Transatlantic Ocean Rates Spike as Surcharges Take Effect
Transatlantic ocean freight rates have experienced a notable spike in mid-April 2026 following the implementation of new carrier surcharges. This rate increase represents a structural shift in pricing
West Africa Port Congestion Drives Shipping Surcharges
A major shipping carrier has announced new port congestion surcharges targeting cargo destined for West African ports, signaling escalating operational challenges in the region's port infrastructure.