Maersk adds $500 surcharge for Gulf-bound containers

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Shipping company Maersk has imposed a $500 emergency surcharge on containers bound for the Gulf due to increased freight, fuel, and Strait of Hormuz costs, reflecting heightened regional risks and operational challenges.

Maersk has added another emergency surcharge for Gulf shipments, with a $500 charge joining higher freight, fuel and Strait of Hormuz costs.

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