A major global shipping and logistics company has suspended cargo bookings to several Gulf countries following recent Iranian attacks significantly disrupting regional trade. The suspension is affecting the United Arab Emirates Oman Iraq Kuwait Qatar and Bahrain. Some Saudi cities have also seen temporary booking suspensions.
The company stated that the decision will remain in effect until further notice. However operations at Jeddah and King Abdullah ports will continue while services to Salalah port in Oman remain unaffected. Cargo bookings for Jordan and Lebanon are also continuing as usual.
Meanwhile, exporters from Pakistan shipping goods to Gulf states now face substantial war risk surcharges. German shipping giant Hapag Lloyd has imposed a war risk surcharge ranging from $1,500 to $3,500 per container on new bookings.
Additionally CMA CGM has introduced an emergency surcharge of up to $4,000, applicable not only to shipments bound for the Persian Gulf but also for containers transiting through the Red Sea. The measures reflect growing security concerns amid escalating regional tensions.
