Shipping companies introduce war risk surcharges on Black Sea cargo

Shipping companies are introducing additional war risk surcharges for cargo transportation to and from the Black Sea due to the deteriorating security situation in the region. The new conditions also affect the Bulgarian ports of Varna and Burgas, according to international maritime industry publications, BGNES reported.

French shipping company CMA CGM introduced an additional surcharge effective November 9, 2026. The surcharge amounts to USD 35 per 20-foot container and USD 70 per 40-foot container and applies to all types of cargo.

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The surcharge covers shipments to and from the ports of Constanța in Romania, Varna and Burgas in Bulgaria, Poti in Georgia, as well as other ports in the Black Sea region served by the company.

According to CMA CGM's official announcement, the measure applies to cargo shipments to and from Black Sea countries, regardless of the shipment's point of origin or final destination.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov