Maersk suspends select cargo bookings between India Subcontinent and Upper Gulf markets
Change
Maersk suspended acceptance of reefer and dangerous or special cargo in and out of the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia and halted new bookings between the India Subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) and Upper Gulf ports limited to Dammam and Jubail until further notice, while carving out exceptions for critical foodstuffs, medicines and other essential goods.
Why it matters
Operators can no longer rely on Maersk’s network for most refrigerated and hazardous consignments into or out of the listed Gulf states, forcing re-routing and alternate gateway planning. Concurrent airspace closures and airline schedule changes reduce available lift and may trigger war-risk surcharges and longer sea‑air transit times.
Implications
- • Export logistics planners at exporters based in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka must contact Maersk local representatives immediately to identify alternate gateways or inland routing for shipments bound for the Upper Gulf.
- • Freight forwarders handling reefer and dangerous or special cargo must stop tendering those cargoes to Maersk for the listed Gulf countries and rebook with alternative carriers or routes.
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