Iran War Disrupts Global Ocean Freight and Air Cargo Supply Chains Beyond Oil — ARC Worldwide The escalating conflict involving Iran is causing major disruptions across global ocean freight and air cargo networks , impacting not only oil shipments but also the movement of critical goods worldwide. From container shipping delays to grounded cargo flights, the crisis is sending shockwaves through international logistics and supply chains. https://www.arc-worldwide.com/city/sea-freight-forwarding-delhi.html Global Shipping Routes Under Pressure One of the biggest impacts has been on the Strait of Hormuz , a crucial maritime chokepoint linking the Middle East with global markets. The route handles a significant share of global energy shipments and container traffic. Due to security concerns and military tensions in the region: Many cargo vessels are stuck in Gulf ports or waiting offshore Shipping lines are rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope ...
China’s COSCO Suspends New Cargo Orders from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Shipping — ARC Worldwide
China’s COSCO Suspends New Cargo Orders from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Strait of Hormuz Crisis Disrupts Global Shipping — ARC Worldwide One of the world’s largest container shipping companies, China’s COSCO Shipping , has suspended new cargo bookings to and from several Middle Eastern countries as tensions in the Gulf threaten maritime safety. https://www.arc-worldwide.com/city/sea-freight-forwarding-delhi.html 🚢 What COSCO Announced COSCO’s container liner division confirmed it will halt new cargo bookings with immediate effect for multiple Gulf markets because of the escalating conflict and restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz . Affected Countries Bookings are suspended for cargo moving to and from : United Arab Emirates (some ports excluded) Qatar Saudi Arabia Bahrain Iraq Kuwait Ports such as Khor Fakkan, Fujairah (UAE) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) may still remain accessible as they do not require direc...