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Sri Lanka Shippers' Council flags risks as Mideast war disrupts shipping

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March 07, 2026

THE Sri Lanka Shippers' Council (SLSC) has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt global shipping routes, raising concerns over potential impacts on Sri Lanka's trade and supply chains.

In a statement issued yesterday, the council said some shipping lines have already begun adjusting schedules, suspending routes and imposing risk-related surcharges following the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, developments that could lead to higher freight costs and delays for Sri Lankan exporters and importers.

As an island nation heavily dependent on maritime trade, Sri Lanka remains highly sensitive to developments affecting major international shipping routes and logistics networks.

The council notes that the current situation has already begun to impact shipping lines services, with some carriers adjusting schedules, suspending certain routes, or applying additional risk-related surcharges.

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