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    Operational update: impact of Middle East situation on global shipping & supply chains

    The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to cause significant disruption across global maritime logistics. Several carriers have adjusted or suspended transit routes due to exceptional security risks. Below is the latest overview of the situation.

    Global network disruptions

    • Increasing congestion at key transshipment hubs, including Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas.
    • Irregular vessel arrivals and rerouted schedules are resulting in longer berth waiting times.
    • Carriers are reshaping service networks, introducing temporary contingency services, and suspending selected loops.
    • Rapid shifts in capacity availability across major trade lanes are causing tighter space and fluctuating equipment availability.

    Carrier status updates

    • Following Hapag‑Lloyd, MSC, and CMA CGM, Cosco and OOCL have now also activated end‑of‑voyage clauses and are diverting vessels to contingency ports.
    • The suspension of shipments and related contingency procedures communicated earlier this week remains fully in effect.
    • No material improvements have been reported at this time.

    Ocean freight & landside transport

    • All major carriers have introduced additional surcharges, including war‑risk, contingency peak‑season, and emergency fuel surcharges.
    • Emergency fuel surcharges are now applied across multiple global trades due to ongoing fuel price volatility.
    • Spot‑market ocean freight rates continue to rise, driven by geopolitical instability and tightening global capacity.

    What you can expect from us
    We remain fully engaged in managing the impact of this disruption and are committed to providing transparency, fast decision-making, and supply chain continuity. In the coming days, you can expect:

    • Shipment‑specific operational updates delivered directly to your team.
    • Refreshed ETAs as vessels clear high‑risk zones or complete rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope.
    • Insights into operational and financial impact across your trade lanes.
    • Tactical guidance, including mode‑shift options, route diversification, and re‑booking strategies to keep your supply chain moving.

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