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Red Sea Route Split: Partial AE15 Services Resume Suez Transit, Cape Diversion Contingency Retained
CMA CGM and other shipping lines have announced the imposition of an Emergency Bunker Surcharge effective August 1. Meanwhile, the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be adjusted, and the War Risk Surcharge (WRS) will remain applicable on selected routes. These miscellaneous fees have become regular shipping costs, which foreign trade enterprises shall fully incorporate into freight budget calculation.
Traffic pressure persists in the Strait of Hormuz, and Houthi forces have expanded maritime control. Multiple shipping lines have announced freight rate hikes for Red Sea routes effective August 1, while the War Risk Surcharge remains in force. Some vessels opt to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, extending transit time by 10–14 days and driving up fuel and insurance costs.
