{"id":117239,"date":"2026-03-09T16:28:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/898334024"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:28:51","slug":"iran-war-leads-largest-shipping-line-to-terminate-mideast-gulf-voyages-levy-800-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/iran-war-leads-largest-shipping-line-to-terminate-mideast-gulf-voyages-levy-800-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran war leads largest shipping line to terminate Mideast Gulf voyages, levy $800 charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mediterranean Shipping Co. is diverting all cargo destined for the Arabian Gulf region to safe ports due to the war in Iran, and levying an $800 charge on shippers to cover the termination changes.<\/p>\n

For the current Middle East situation, MSC on March 3 has issued an \u201cEnd of Voyage\u201d declaration for cargo, whether still ashore or at sea, billed to ports in the Arabian Gulf.<\/p>\n

The order, which extends to empty containers already released for stuffing that were intended for export to Gulf ports, diverts to the next safe port of discharge. Cargo will be discharged and placed at customers\u2019 disposal for local delivery and recovery, MSC said.<\/p>\n

The order comes after military forces from the United States and Israel attacked Iran February 28. Tehran responded with drones and missiles against ports and merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf.  Iranian forces have all but closed the Strait of Hormuz to global traffic at the gulf\u2019s entrance, though some locally-based ships continue to make transits.<\/p>\n

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Geneva-based MSC has imposed a mandatory surcharge of $800 per container on all affected shipments, to cover deviation costs. All discharge\u2011related expenses such as handling and storage are the responsibility of the shipper, per the bill of lading terms, which includes a clause for \u201cspecial circumstances\u201d.<\/p>\n

Customers seeking onward forwarding are required to do so through new booking through their usual MSC agency.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

Read more articles by Stuart Chirls here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Related coverage:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelly: U.S. maritime \u2018critical\u2019 to national, economic security<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s where container rates will go in extended Iran war<\/a><\/p>\n

As shipping contract talks begin, Suez Canal traffic \u201cflowing normally,\u201d absent major lines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

VIDEO: Iran attacks refineries; CMA CGM shuts down all cargo bookings to Middle East<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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