Lufthansa Cargo will impose a security surcharge of 10 cents per kilo on airborne exports from the U.S., effective Oct. 8. The surcharge for shipments from Europe will be 0.15 per kilo.

Cargolux Airlines is also imposing a surcharge of 0.15 per kilogram, effective Oct. 8. The surcharge for shipments from the U.S. will be 15 cents per kilo.

Air France Cargo officials are expected to decide Tuesday what kind of surcharge, if any, they will be putting in place. Lufthansa said the surcharge will remain in place until further notice.

The move follows the cancellation of its war-risk insurance coverage by insurance companies in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. The carrier said it has incurred high additional costs, and further increases in insurance premiums are to be expected.

The implementation of stricter measures, such as extra security checks, has also pushed up costs. In view of the uncertain political situation, Lufthansa said it has been forced to adjust its flight schedule and to change several routes, which has placed further financial pressure on the carrier.

Lufthansa said the additional costs made it impossible to operate profitably, necessitating the surcharge.

Cargolux said unpredictable commercial and operational risk as well as additional costs due to increased safety measures are the main reasons for implementing this surcharge.