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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 02:24 IST
Maersk has halted cargo bookings to several West Asian ports due to war disruptions. Affected ports include UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, most of Oman, and two in Saudi.
Maersk cited regional conflict and personnel safety as it suspended cargo bookings across West Asia, signalling growing disruption to global trade routes. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
Danish shipping giant Maersk has suspended cargo bookings to and from several ports in West Asian region as the ongoing war in the region begins to disrupt global trade routes.
The company said it will no longer accept cargo bookings involving ports in the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, most of Oman and two ports in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Barron’s.
However, the suspension will not apply to shipments of critical food supplies, medicines and other essential goods, which will continue to move through the region.
Maersk said the decision was taken as part of operational measures to protect staff and cargo amid the escalating conflict.
“We are taking operational measures to ensure the safety of our personnel, safeguard your cargo and maintain service stability across affected trades in the Middle East," the company said in a statement accessed by Barron’s.
Location :
Copenhagen, Denmark
First Published:
March 05, 2026, 02:15 IST
News world World’s Second-Largest Shipping Firm Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings Across West Asia Amid War
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