Middle East Situation Overview 4

Situation overview

Shipping activity through the strait remains constrained, and carriers across the industry continue to operate with heightened caution. Engagements between the United States and Iran is ongoing, with mediating parties continuing to call for further discussions. Recent reports indicate further incidents involving vessel seizures in the region, contributing to continued uncertainty.

Our priority remains our people, assets, and customer cargo, and we will continue to take action to ensure their safety.

New developments

Since our last update, operating conditions in and around the Strait of Hormuz have remained constrained with shipping traffic continuing to operate well below normal levels.

Recent reports point to additional incidents involving vessel seizures in the region, adding to the ongoing uncertainty and reinforcing the need for a cautious operating approach.

The security situation in the region remains unpredictable and safe transition of the strait of Hormuz cannot be assured at this time. As a result, we are taking a cautious approach, making no changes in specific services.

We continue to assess the developments and will communicate with customers regarding any potential impacts to any schedules, routing, or contingency measures via our dedicated Middle East Situation page.

Outlook

The situation in the Middle East is expected to remain dynamic in the near term. while diplomatic efforts are ongoing, operating conditions are likely to remain volatile, requiring ongoing flexibility in supply chain planning. Customers should continue to plan for potential variability in transit times, routing options, and associated costs.

We are doing our utmost to support your business through this period by offering alternative solutions across land, sea, and air where feasible. We encourage you to reach out to your local Customer Experience representative to explore available options.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and keep you informed as the situation evolves.

Important links

For the latest updates, customers are encouraged to follow Maersk’s operational advisories page online, our contingency plans for ocean vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and the latest updates on port operations in the area.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative. Our teams are on hand to support with your planning, should you need any assistance.