Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised concerns over the mounting disruptions to global shipping and supply chains driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Following the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, the council warned that the fallout is already affecting shipping line services. Some carriers have begun adjusting their schedules, suspending certain routes, and applying additional risk-related surcharges.

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

The council highlighted that shipments already en route to their int...