Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG GY) CEO reiterates extra cost is around USD 50mln a week due to Middle East situation, and trying to pass some of that to customers

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO has highlighted a weekly cost increase of about USD 50 million due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, indicating potential price adjustments for customers.

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  • Developments in Middle East will not accelerate return to Suez Canal.
  • Impact of US tariffs has been limited in recent months.
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This could pressure margins and affect customer demand, as businesses weigh the increased shipping costs against their bottom lines. Additionally, the mention of limited impact from US tariffs suggests a stable market environment, but the geopolitical factors remain a concern for operational costs.

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