Customer Advisory
March 10, 2026 — 1 p.m. CET
In the midst of the dynamic situation in the Middle East, CEVA Logistics is developing and deploying supply chain solutions to minimize disruption and ensure supply chain resilience for our customers.
Alternative gateways to/from the Middle East
Our alternate solutions are able to take advantage of GCC regional gateways (e.g., ocean hubs: Jeddah, Khor Fakkan and Salalah; air hubs: Jeddah and Riyadh). With ocean and air carriers actively reshaping their networks, specific entry points will evolve as conditions change. These gateways can combine with domestic or cross-border trucking solutions.
Road & multimodal solutions
Land corridors via Turkey are supporting cargo flows from Europe to GCC destinations. Using a mix of trucking and multimodal connections across regional routes, these options offer a reliable alternative to the constraints in ocean and air capacity.
Distribution to all GCC markets
Domestic and cross-border trucking solutions are also available from alternative Mediterranean and Gulf ports, ensuring connectivity to all GCC countries. Thanks to our directly controlled, dedicated trucks, trailers and container chassis in the region, we currently have secure, flexible and reliable capacity available for customers.
The nature of the conflict continues to adversely impact supply chains, and as a result, service availability can fluctuate due to operational or capacity pressures. For questions about specific shipments already enroute or for more information regarding these alternative solutions, customers are encouraged to reach out to their usual CEVA point of contact.
March 5, 2026 — 2 p.m. CET
Since Saturday, Feb. 28, CEVA Logistics has remained in close contact with our carrier partners in order to provide accurate information on current customer shipments, as well as to develop viable alternative solutions in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Our operational focus remains on supporting our customers and keeping their cargo moving safely and efficiently.
While our solutions are designed with resilience in mind, the nature of the conflict is adversely impacting supply chains in unique ways. As a result, we are rapidly developing and deploying alternative solutions to minimize disruption and ensure supply chain continuity. We will continue to monitor the conflict and its effects, studying and proposing new solutions to respond to customer needs.
CEVA’s alternative solutions focus on the following areas:
- Rerouting through secondary or alternative hubs and gateways
- Sea-air options
- Inland distribution via ground transport
- Modal Shift (e.g. Rail or TIR)
Air Freight
Airspace in the region remains partially or fully restricted, leading airlines to reroute flights around the conflict zone. In addition, the reduction in global capacity, especially on Asia–Middle East–Europe and India–US corridors, is driving rapid rate increases. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is also having an impact on air fuel prices.
We are actively re‑routing shipments away from the affected gateways via alternative hubs, where possible, and securing additional capacity on available lanes to augment our existing capacity.
Ocean Freight
Ocean freight in the Middle East remains heavily disrupted. With maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz halted, vessel rotations and port calls are being reworked, and we are observing growing congestion risks at alternative ports.
Carriers have introduced war‑risk and emergency surcharges on shipments to the region, and the need to reroute via longer, alternative routes is extending delays and increasing costs.
We are actively developing alternative ocean gateways and multimodal solutions (including sea/air or rail and TIR) to keep customer cargo moving.
Ground and Rail Freight
While local flows continue in most of the region, shipments are experiencing delays at borders or key crossings. We are deploying alternative corridors, using cross‑border trucking, where feasible, and leveraging rail options to bypass impacted routes and to reduce transit time variability.
Contract Logistics
CEVA’s operations in the UAE and KSA are currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely aligned with local authorities, with monitoring measures in place to ensure the safety of our employees and the resilient operations of our customers. Contingency measures are available to account for fluctuations in inbound or outbound flows.
Customer Guidance
The situation remains extremely fluid. With uncertain and constantly changing conditions across the global supply chain, we are providing the following recommendations:
- Check service validity, lead time and rates with your CEVA representative prior to booking (especially those involving the Middle East, either as the destination or a possible transit point)
- Plan and book earlier
- Plan for longer lead times
- Review cargo insurance
- Explore all alternative solutions
As the conflict and its effects on global supply chains evolve, we will assess the impacts on specific lanes and services and will share further updates as needed.
For questions about specific shipments already enroute or for more information regarding the range of alternative solutions, customers are encouraged to reach out to their usual CEVA point of contact.
Feb. 28, 2026 — 7:15 p.m. CET
At CEVA Logistics, we are closely following the events unfolding in Iran and the surrounding region. While our corporate focus remains on supporting our customers, our thoughts are with all those affected by the conflict.
The current supply chain impacts include the closure of air space over much of the Middle East and maritime vessels operating in the region seeking immediate shelter. As a result, we are working closely with our air and ocean carrier partners, both to ensure the latest information on current customer shipments, as well as to develop alternative solutions as the situation evolves. The Middle East remains an important hub for transit between global regions, so we are monitoring both inbound and transit shipments that may be affected.
As more details become available regarding the conflict and its impacts on supply chains, CEVA will provide further guidance related to the potential impacts to customers’ logistics operations. For questions regarding specific shipments, customers should reach out to their regular CEVA contact.
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