MSC adds war surcharge for Africa and Indian Ocean routes

MSC introduced a war surcharge on Thursday for cargo to Africa and Indian Ocean islands. The move follows traffic disruptions in the Straits of Hormuz.

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The shipping major MSC has announced the implementation of a war surcharge for cargo shipments destined for African nations and Indian Ocean islands. This decision follows significant disruptions to maritime traffic in the strategic waterways of the Straits of Hormuz and Bab El-Mandeb. The new fees became effective on Thursday, targeting routes originating from the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf countries.

An MSC container vessel navigates the Strait of Gibraltar between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, passing near Tangier, Morocco, in early 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/ File Photo
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