Middle East Conflict: Surcharges Applied
Update: March 9th, 2026
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to affect freight operations, resulting in schedule changes, rerouted shipments, and tighter capacity across key trade routes. Logistics providers are implementing measures to manage these challenges, including additional surcharges to reflect increased operational costs and risks.
These surcharges have now been applied by our suppliers, and we will need to pass these costs on to clients. This is in line with standard industry practice and reflects the current operational environment.
Emergency Fuel Surcharge
- Is being implemented widely across the logistics industry.
- Applied due to higher fuel consumption and costs caused by regional instability and rerouted services.
- Reflects the extra fuel used on longer or more complex routes.
War‑Risk Surcharge
- Now introduced in response to heightened conflict and operational risks in affected regions.
- Applied broadly across services and cargo moving through or near high-risk areas.
- Industry‑wide measure; similar surcharges are expected from most providers.
For shipment-specific guidance or contingency planning, please contact our team directly.