Shipping company MSC announced a new charge called a war surcharge. This fee applies to cargo being sent to countries in Africa and islands in the Indian Ocean.
The surcharge covers shipments originating from the Indian subcontinent and Gulf countries. It was announced on Thursday.
The company stated the surcharge is due to current global situations affecting shipping routes.
This new fee will likely increase the cost of importing goods to these regions.
The exact amount of the surcharge was not detailed by the company.
These costs may eventually affect prices for consumers in the affected countries.
MSC is one of the world's largest shipping lines.
The company did not specify how long the surcharge would remain in place.