War Risk Surcharge

A War Risk Surcharge is an additional fee applied to shipments by shipping companies to cover increased insurance costs and potential risks associated with transporting goods through areas or regions deemed high-risk due to war, civil unrest, piracy, or other similar hazards. This surcharge is typically imposed when vessels pass through designated war risk zones identified by international maritime insurers and is aimed at offsetting the heightened operational and security expenses incurred by shipping lines.

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