Conflicto Iran - Israel

We would like to inform you of important operational updates concerning the current situation in the Middle East region and affected countries.

Below is the latest update received from across MLO’s & NVOCC’s along with their links and advisory attached for your kind attention.

Kindly pre/post planning your upcoming shipments and inform the customers for the inventories from Aisa to Upper Gulf / Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf.

 

CMA CGM

Reefer Booking Suspension – Middle East Region

CMA CGM has announced the temporary suspension of all reefer bookings (from/to) with immediate effect and until further notice due to ongoing developments across the region.

Affected Countries:
Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti, Oman, Egypt (Ain Sokhna), Qatar, Eritrea, Sudan, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This measure is intended to safeguard cargo integrity, ensure equipment stability, and maintain operational safety. Further guidance regarding reefer containers already on board or ready for loading will be shared shortly.

 

MAERSK

Rerouting of ME11 & MECL Services via Cape of Good Hope

Due to the escalating security situation in the region, Trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have been paused until further notice.

All ME11 (Middle East–India to Mediterranean) and MECL (Middle East–India to East Coast USA) services will be rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope. As a result, extended transit times and schedule adjustments are expected.

 

Additionally, vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz are currently suspended. Services calling ports in the Upper Gulf / Arabian Gulf / Persian Gulf may experience delays or operational changes.

 

The safety of our crews, vessels, and customers’ cargo remains our highest priority. Cargo acceptance for the Middle East region remains open.

 

HAPAG

A War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for cargo to and from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf, and Persian Gulf will be introduced.

 

The dynamic situation around the Strait of Hormuz and the necessary operational adjustments are causing disruptions throughout the network, which will impact schedules and equipment supply.

Therefore, a War Risk Surcharge (WRS) will take effect for cargo to and from the Upper Gulf, Persian and Arabian Gulf.

 

The WRS will be effective from March 2, 2026, until further notice.

 

The details of this WRS are listed below and are applicable with immediate effect (excluding cargo that falls under FMC or SSE regulated scopes):

 

• USD 1,500 per TEU for standard containers
• USD 3,500 per container for reefer containers and special equipment

 

The charge is to be borne by the booking party.

This surcharge applies to any booking issued on or after March 2, 2026, that has not yet shipped, as well as to cargo already on the water but not yet discharged or loaded to/from the Upper Gulf, Persian Gulf and Arabian Gulf.

 

 

We will continue to closely monitor the situation and keep you informed of further developments.