The conflict in the Middle East is already having a direct effect on the freight and shipping industries. 

Emergency conflict and wartime surcharges have already been applied, with some companies charging between two and four thousand dollars in extra fees. 

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the situation.

The conflict in the Middle East is already having a direct effect on the freight and shipping industries.&nbsp;
Emergency conflict and wartime surcharges have already been applied, with some companies charging between two and four thousand dollars in extra fees.&nbsp;
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed.
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Freight and Trade Alliance General Manager Tom Jensen about the situation.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.