Dear Valued Customers,
At Freight Systems, we remain committed to keeping you informed of developments that may impact our services. Based on the latest updates from global carriers and freight partners, cargo movements to, from, and via the UAE and the wider Upper Gulf region continue to face disruptions due to the evolving regional situation. While operations remain active, the situation remains highly volatile following a series of significant escalations and is subject to change at short notice.
| Category | Current Situation | Key Impacts |
| Ocean Freight | Disruptions via Strait of Hormuz; restricted/controlled Gulf calls; selective booking acceptance; port congestion and vessel omissions | Longer transit times, schedule unreliability, limited space availability, and delayed shipments |
| Air Freight | Operating at ~60–70% capacity; partial recovery but still sensitive to airspace and regulatory changes | Limited uplift; rate volatility; potential delays due to schedule changes |
| Alternative Routing | Shift to Oman (Sohar), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, King Abdullah Port), and UAE contingency gateways (Khor Fakkan, Fujairah) with multimodal solutions | Increased transit time; dependency on inland transport, customs, and capacity availability |
| Commercial Impact | Emergency surcharges; fuel, security, and insurance cost increases; shift toward spot/short-term pricing | Higher freight costs, pricing volatility, reduced rate validity, and budgeting challenges |
| Additional Charges | Emergency freight increases and surcharges applied by carriers across affected lanes | Approx. USD 1,800 (20’), USD 3,000 (40’/45’), USD 3,800 (reefer/special equipment), subject to carrier |
| Operational Conditions | Highly dynamic environment with frequent changes in routing, schedules, and carrier policies | Booking confirmations are subject to approval; need for flexibility and real-time planning |
Freight Systems Solutions
At Freight Systems, we are actively supporting our customers with resilient and adaptive logistics solutions to ensure cargo continuity:
- Designing alternative routes via Oman and Saudi corridors
- Providing secure multimodal “green corridor” options
- Activating LCL movements through Hamburg, Genoa, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Nhava Sheva
- Delivering proactive updates on routes, rates, and transit conditions
- Coordinating closely with carriers and regional partners
- Supporting cargo prioritization and contingency planning
We strongly advise customers to plan shipments well in advance, confirm routing before cargo is ready, and build additional lead time into supply chain planning. It is important to remain flexible regarding gateways, carriers, and modes of transport, and to coordinate closely with Freight Systems teams before dispatch.
* Important Note: All transit times, routings, and rates remain subject to carrier confirmation, operational feasibility, regulatory controls, and ongoing security developments at the time of shipment.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your respective Customer Service or Commercial representative at Freight Systems.
Thank you for your continued trust in our services. We wish you and your families continued safety and well-being.
We wish you and your families continued safety and well-being.
Regards
Team Freight Systems
