{"id":9770,"date":"2026-03-12T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/?p=9770"},"modified":"2026-03-12T08:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:18:54","slug":"customer-advisory-middle-east-escalation-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/2026\/03\/customer-advisory-middle-east-escalation-4","title":{"rendered":"Customer Advisory: Middle East Situation \u2013 Supply Chain Disruptions Persist, Cost Pressures Escalate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9757 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Customer-Advisory-Pics-1-e1772585210975-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Customer-Advisory-Pics-1-e1772585210975-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Customer-Advisory-Pics-1-e1772585210975.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Middle East situation <strong>deteriorated further in the last 48 hours<\/strong> following <strong>multiple new attacks on commercial vessels on March 11<\/strong>, reinforcing a materially higher risk environment for Gulf-adjacent shipping lanes. Major carriers continue to maintain <strong>indefinite withdrawal or severe restrictions<\/strong> impacting Gulf access, while <strong>secondary effects are now increasingly visible<\/strong> in Asia\u2013Europe networks through schedule instability, equipment imbalance, and tightening capacity at key transshipment hubs.<\/p>\n<p>Customers with cargo to\/from the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea-connected routings, and transshipment-dependent Asia\u2013Europe flows should plan for <strong>extended disruption, elevated rollover risk, and continued cost escalation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CURRENT SITUATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong><strong>trait of Hormuz disruption persists.<\/strong> Vessel traffic through the strait remains severely constrained, with carriers maintaining diversions or limiting routine crossings due to security risks and the withdrawal or repricing of war\u2011risk insurance. Major energy and shipping analysts continue to confirm the strait\u2019s status as a critical choke point, normally handling roughly <strong>20% of global oil flows<\/strong>, amplifying global cost pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ocean rerouting sustained.<\/strong> Carriers continue widescale rerouting away from Suez and the Red Sea via the <strong>Cape of Good Hope<\/strong>, adding <strong>10\u201320 days<\/strong> to certain Asia\u2013Europe and Asia\u2013Americas services. These diversions are reinforcing congestion and equipment imbalance risk globally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air cargo capacity remains constrained.<\/strong> While select repositioning and limited freighter flights are operating under regulatory approvals, airspace restrictions across Iran, Qatar, Israel, Bahrain, and surrounding areas continue to suppress uplift. Industry estimates indicate that <strong>double\u2011digit percentages of global air cargo capacity<\/strong> remain displaced during peak disruption periods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy\u2011driven cost escalation.<\/strong> Global crude prices surged sharply in recent days, exceeding <strong>USD\u202f100 per barrel<\/strong>, with volatility driven by prolonged regional instability. This is increasing the likelihood of <strong>additional fuel\u2011 and bunker\u2011related surcharges<\/strong> across both air and ocean transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL IMPACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ocean Freight<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule reliability remains low due to Hormuz restrictions and extended rerouting.<\/li>\n<li>Longer voyage times are tightening effective vessel capacity and delaying equipment repositioning across non\u2011Middle East trade lanes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Air Cargo<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited Middle East hub connectivity continues to force longer routings, increasing congestion and rate volatility on Asia\u2013Europe and Asia\u2013Africa corridors.<\/li>\n<li>Space constraints remain likely for time\u2011critical shipments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NEAR-TERM CUSTOMER OUTLOOK (NEXT 7\u201314 DAYS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Customers should expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No immediate normalization of Middle East air or ocean networks<\/li>\n<li>Extended lead times and irregular schedules<\/li>\n<li>Heightened rate volatility, including war\u2011risk and fuel surcharges<\/li>\n<li>Reduced flexibility to shift urgent shipments from ocean to air due to limited uplift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CUSTOMER CONSIDERATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Customers may wish to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reconfirm serviceability prior to tendering new shipments<\/li>\n<li>Build additional buffer into inventory and delivery planning<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate additional cost adjustments tied to fuel and insurance exposure<\/li>\n<li>Engage logistics partners early on alternative routings or prioritization of critical cargo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>OUR SUPPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APL Logistics continues to monitor carrier advisories, port\/terminal operating status, and maritime security updates. Where shipments are impacted, customers will be contacted with options for rerouting, prioritization, and recovery planning.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sources <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Kintetsu World Express: Customer Advisory 2026_20 \u2013 Update: Middle East Service Disruption, updated March\u202f10,\u202f2026 [kwe.com]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>DSV: Middle East Supply Chain Situation Advisory, updated March\u202f11,\u202f2026 [dsv.com]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>DHL Global Forwarding: Middle East Crisis \u2013 Situation Updates, updated March\u202f9,\u202f2026 [dhl.com]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Reuters: Global shipping and energy disruptions linked to Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, March\u202f2026 [kwe.com]<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Reuters \/ CNBC: Oil price volatility and fuel<\/em><em>\u2011<\/em><em>cost implications tied to Middle East escalation, March<\/em><em>\u202f<\/em><em>2026<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Journal of Commerce (S&amp;P Global): Carrier rerouting, capacity displacement, and equipment impacts stemming from Middle East conflict, March\u202f2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> This advisory does not constitute legal advice and is issued for general information purposes only.\u00a0 APL Logistics accepts no responsibility for any information contained within this advisory and refutes and excludes any liability in respect of the contents or for action taken based on such information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a class=\"button btn-with-arrow-right btn-white\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/APLL-Cust-Advisory_Middle-East-Escalation_3.12.26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to download the advisory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About APL Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APL Logistics is a leading global supply chain logistics provider focused on order management. With over four decades of experience, we offer innovative, end-to-end supply chain solutions across various industries. With a strategic balance of our world-class account management teams, proprietary digital solutions, and an extensive network, APL Logistics&#8217; Order Management will enable your business to stand out, adapt faster, and execute more efficiently than your competitors.<\/p>\n<p>The APL Logistics group of companies has a global network covering all major markets and is backed by a multinational workforce. APL Logistics Ltd is a member of the Kintetsu World Express group, a global logistics services provider. For more information, visit <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apllogistics.com\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">www.apllogistics.com<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>email us at <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"mailto:global_marketing@apllogistics.com\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">global_marketing@apllogistics.com<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0and connect with us on <span style=\"color: #0048bb;\"><a style=\"color: #0048bb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/apl-logistics\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/apllogistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>, and<span style=\"color: #0048bb;\"> <a style=\"color: #0048bb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCuug_byXnTKE9jTcRc6Snnw\/videos\"><span style=\"color: #0048bb;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customer Advisory: 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