The ongoing Iran War has caused a surge in container shipping costs amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.
As the war in the Middle East escalates with missile strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had an impact on container shipping costs.
Container Spot Price Surges
In a post on X on Sunday, The Kobeissi Letter shared the trends in shipping prices following the Iran war. “The spot rate for a 40-foot container from Asia to the US West Coast jumped +$655, or +20%, over the last week,” the post said.
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