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22 June 2026 - 3 PM (CET)
Transport infrastructure across parts of the Middle East continues to face operational limitations, impacting global air, ocean and overland logistics.
Rhenus is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with carriers and partners to support service continuity wherever possible.
Current air freight update
Air freight capacity has recovered strongly, with Gulf carriers restoring more than 80% of pre-crisis capacity, helping to improve transit times. However, recent security incidents highlight that routes and schedules remain vulnerable to sudden changes.
Middle Eastern Airlines & Air Hubs: Air freight capacity across the Middle East is returning with freighter operations being re-instated and the recovery of most regional hubs.
Less constraint APAC-EU Lane and Alternative Hubs: Less rerouting of cargo is occuring so volumes to alternative hubs are also less congested.
Surging Surcharges: While war risk or contingency surcharges have decreased, fluctuations in fuel supply and pricing are affecting the Brent Crude Index and even more jet fuel prices increasing costs for airlines, as well as road feeder service providers and ground handling partners, resulting in the introduction or increase of fuel surcharges.
Current ocean freight update
Ongoing security concerns and operational constraints in the Middle East continue to impact global ocean freight operations.
Current overland transport update
European overland transport networks are also experiencing the effects of capacity constraints in air and ocean freight. Specifically:
General operational and infrastructure considerations
Across multiple locations, temporary restrictions and schedule changes at transport facilities are contributing to reduced or changed operating windows at airports and ports, slower processing times and delays in cargo handling as well as increased demand for inland logistics and warehousing capacities.
What we can do for our customers
To support your supply chain during this period, Rhenus has reinforced several contingency solutions in the Middle East, where direct freight connections are unavailable:
These measures are intended to minimize disruptions and maintain service continuity as far as possible.
To help manage potential delays, we recommend you to:
As the situation remains dynamic, changes may occur at short notice. We will keep you informed of any developments relevant to your business.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Rhenus representative.
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