March, 2026
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Mon02Mar
MSC says diverting vessels from the region would extend transit times and disrupt established liner schedules.
World Shipping Council Warns of Wider Trade Impact from Middle East Crisis
Mon02Mar
The cancellation takes effect from 00:00 GMT on March 5, following the required 72 hours' notice.
Maritime Insurer Gard Cancels War Risk Cover for Iran and Gulf Waters
Mon02Mar
Jebel Ali has resumed terminal activity after a precautionary suspension linked to a fire caused by debris from an aerial interception.
UAE's Jebel Ali Port Operations Resume After Temporary Halt: Report
Mon02Mar
The container line has directed ships in and heading towards the Gulf to move to designated safe shelter areas.
Shipping Firm MSC Cancels All Middle East Cargo Bookings
Mon02Mar
The charge has been set at $1,500/TEU for standard containers and $3,500/TEU for reefer containers and special equipment.
Hapag-Lloyd Adds War Risk Surcharge for Middle East Shipments
Sun01Mar
The ship came under attack about 35 nautical miles west of Sharjah at 4:45 PM UTC on Sunday.
UKMTO Reports New Ship Attack Near Sharjah
Sun01Mar
The IMO's Arsenio Dominguez recommends shipping firms 'exercise maximum caution' when deciding whether to continue operating in the region.
IMO Secretary-General: Vessels Should Avoid Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Sun01Mar
Two ships have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, following the attack on the tanker Skylight earlier in the day.
Two More Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Sun01Mar
The company is rerouting its ME11 and MECL services around Africa and suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.
Maersk Halts All Strait of Hormuz and Suez Transits
Sun01Mar
Ships operating in the region are receiving communications claiming the strait has been closed, but no formal notification has been made.
Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Not Formally Communicated': UKMTO