Goods already in transit must also be re-delivered!Four shipping companies suddenly imposed war surc
- Author:Maintenance network
- Source:Maintenance network
- Release Date:2026-08-21
Since August 2026, the security situation in the Black Sea region has deteriorated sharply, with frequent attacks on civilian merchant ships. Many shipping companies have successively announced the imposition of war risk surcharges on cargo shipped to and from the Russian port of Novorossiysk.Logistics costs have risen sharply, and route operations are facing severe challenges.
01 Details of the charging policies of the four shipping companies 01ECCL (Asia-Europe Combined Transport) ECCL announced an emergency war risk surcharge that will take effect immediately on August 5.The notice pointed out that due to the extremely tense security situation in the Black Sea, the operational risks of ships calling at the port of Novorossiysk and transiting the area have increased sharply.Charges: To Novorossiysk: USD 1,000 for a 20-foot container, USD 2,000 for a 40-foot container From Novorossiysk: USD 500 for a 20-foot container, USD 1,000 for a 40-foot container The fee is retroactive and covers cargo shipped before August 4.0210Cubits Tech Private Limited10Cubits issued a notice on August 20 to implement the Black Sea Risk Surcharge (BRS) for M.V. PHOTON V.77 and subsequent voyages.The charging standards do not differentiate between the incoming and outgoing directions: Dry cargo containers: USD 1,000/box Refrigerated containers: USD 1,500/box Special containers: USD 2,500/box This surcharge applies to all published bookings, including goods that have been transported by sea.03KIN-ShippingKIN-Shipping's notice, which took effect on August 10, mentioned "recent upgrades and security incidents". The billing is based on TEU, and the cost of a 40-foot container needs to be multiplied by 2.Transshipment cargo involving Novorossiysk is also covered by the charges, which are effective immediately and cover cargo already transported by sea.04ALPHA ShippingALPHA Shipping issued the earliest notice on August 4, citing the continued dynamic situation in the Black Sea that resulted in major disruptions to the network, shipping schedules and equipment supply.The charges are calculated based on TEU, USD 1,000/TEU to Novorossiysk, USD 500/TEU from Novorossiysk, applicable to both dry cargo containers and refrigerated containers.
02 Attacks escalate. Attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea have increased significantly recently.On August 17, the Liberian bulk carrier "Anna S" was attacked by five drones about 20 nautical miles east of Novorossiysk. The hull was severely damaged and caught fire. 21 crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were later rescued by the nearby Maltese bulk carrier "Elena B".About five hours later, the rescue ship was also attacked by two drones.According to British news, due to the impact of Russian-Ukrainian attacks on ports and cargo ships, grain exports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov have almost stagnated, and export capacity has been lost by more than 97%.Global wheat prices have risen by about 6.5% since August, about 30% higher than the same period last year.
03 Industry Observation There has been a significant increase in attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea recently.On August 17, the Liberian bulk carrier "Anna S" was attacked by five drones about 20 nautical miles east of Novorossiysk. The hull was severely damaged and caught fire. 21 crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were later rescued by the nearby Maltese bulk carrier "Elena B".About five hours later, the rescue ship was also attacked by two drones.According to British news, due to the impact of Russian-Ukrainian attacks on ports and cargo ships, grain exports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov have almost stagnated, and export capacity has been lost by more than 97%.Global wheat prices have risen by about 6.5% since August, about 30% higher than the same period last year.
01 Details of the charging policies of the four shipping companies 01ECCL (Asia-Europe Combined Transport) ECCL announced an emergency war risk surcharge that will take effect immediately on August 5.The notice pointed out that due to the extremely tense security situation in the Black Sea, the operational risks of ships calling at the port of Novorossiysk and transiting the area have increased sharply.Charges: To Novorossiysk: USD 1,000 for a 20-foot container, USD 2,000 for a 40-foot container From Novorossiysk: USD 500 for a 20-foot container, USD 1,000 for a 40-foot container The fee is retroactive and covers cargo shipped before August 4.0210Cubits Tech Private Limited10Cubits issued a notice on August 20 to implement the Black Sea Risk Surcharge (BRS) for M.V. PHOTON V.77 and subsequent voyages.The charging standards do not differentiate between the incoming and outgoing directions: Dry cargo containers: USD 1,000/box Refrigerated containers: USD 1,500/box Special containers: USD 2,500/box This surcharge applies to all published bookings, including goods that have been transported by sea.03KIN-ShippingKIN-Shipping's notice, which took effect on August 10, mentioned "recent upgrades and security incidents". The billing is based on TEU, and the cost of a 40-foot container needs to be multiplied by 2.Transshipment cargo involving Novorossiysk is also covered by the charges, which are effective immediately and cover cargo already transported by sea.04ALPHA ShippingALPHA Shipping issued the earliest notice on August 4, citing the continued dynamic situation in the Black Sea that resulted in major disruptions to the network, shipping schedules and equipment supply.The charges are calculated based on TEU, USD 1,000/TEU to Novorossiysk, USD 500/TEU from Novorossiysk, applicable to both dry cargo containers and refrigerated containers.
02 Attacks escalate. Attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea have increased significantly recently.On August 17, the Liberian bulk carrier "Anna S" was attacked by five drones about 20 nautical miles east of Novorossiysk. The hull was severely damaged and caught fire. 21 crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were later rescued by the nearby Maltese bulk carrier "Elena B".About five hours later, the rescue ship was also attacked by two drones.According to British news, due to the impact of Russian-Ukrainian attacks on ports and cargo ships, grain exports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov have almost stagnated, and export capacity has been lost by more than 97%.Global wheat prices have risen by about 6.5% since August, about 30% higher than the same period last year.
03 Industry Observation There has been a significant increase in attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea recently.On August 17, the Liberian bulk carrier "Anna S" was attacked by five drones about 20 nautical miles east of Novorossiysk. The hull was severely damaged and caught fire. 21 crew members were forced to abandon the ship and were later rescued by the nearby Maltese bulk carrier "Elena B".About five hours later, the rescue ship was also attacked by two drones.According to British news, due to the impact of Russian-Ukrainian attacks on ports and cargo ships, grain exports in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov have almost stagnated, and export capacity has been lost by more than 97%.Global wheat prices have risen by about 6.5% since August, about 30% higher than the same period last year.