11/03/2026
⚠️ 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 – 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻⚓️
The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz is now significantly impacting shipping operations across the Upper Gulf region, forcing several global carriers to suspend or restrict cargo bookings.
Key ports including , , , , and are currently facing operational disruptions due to security concerns, insurance risks, and carrier restrictions.
Major shipping lines such as , , , , , , and have already implemented booking restrictions or service adjustments for Gulf routes.
𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 :
• Cargo bookings to several Upper Gulf ports restricted or suspended.
• Freight rates expected to increase across Gulf trade lanes.
• Transit times likely to extend by 7–15 days.
• War risk insurance surcharges may apply.
• Rising congestion at alternative transshipment hubs
Current Alternative Routing Trends.
• → ( / ) → Transshipment to Gulf destinations.
• Nhava Sheva → Saudi Arabia ( / ) → distribution via land bridge.
• Limited routing via East Coast ports ( / )
At present, Oman and Saudi ports are emerging as safer and more stable logistics hubs to maintain supply chain continuity for Gulf-bound cargo.
The global logistics and maritime industry will continue monitoring developments closely as the situation evolves.
— Logistician Madhur Arora, CEO - 3PL Logistics India Private Limited
