BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) - German shipping group

Hapag-Lloyd ( HLAGF ) is introducing a war risk surcharge for cargo to and

from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf and Persian Gulf from March 2

until further notice due to the dynamic situation around the

Strait of Hormuz and disruption.

The charge will be $1,500 per TEU for standard containers

and $3,500 per container for reefer containers and special

equipment, it said in a statement on its website on Sunday.