ING Bank N.V.: Middle East conflict: a blow for airlines on the East-West corridor (3 March 2026 )
The conflict in the Middle East has already led to more than 10,000 flight cancellations, leaving large numbers of passengers stranded and causing major disruption across global travel networks. For airlines, the financial and operational impact is significant
Intercontinental carriers in the eye of the storm
The outbreak of war in the Middle East on 28 February triggered an immediate wave of flight cancellations across the region. Beyond disrupting travel, it has further complicated intercontinental airspace at a time when geopolitical routing constraints were already high. Over the past decade, the Middle East has become increasingly important for global aviation, with rapidly developed hubs in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai – now the world’s busiest international airport – sitting at the heart of East‑West traffic corridors. As a result, the war affects not only travel to and from the Middle East but also key connecting routes to India, Southeast Asia, Australia and Europe.
Financially, the biggest hit falls on intercontinental carriers operating in the region and Middle Eastern airlines in particular, while US carriers are less affected. Still, most airlines – especially those without fuel hedges – will feel the impact too. This was reflected in the initial stock price reactions on 2 March, and will weigh on first-quarter and potentially second-quarter results.
https://think.ing.com/articles/iran-war-blow-for-airlines-on-the-east-west-corridor/

CMA CGM S. A.: Situation in the Middle East (March 03, 2026)
Since Saturday, 28 February, the CMA CGM Group has been fully mobilized in response to the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East.
Across all levels of the organization, our teams are working around the clock with one clear and unwavering priority: the safety and security of our seafarers and staff.
The Group has implemented immediate precautionary measures to protect our people, assets, and customers’ cargo. All CMA CGM vessels operating in the Gulf have been instructed to proceed to shelter, and we have taken the decision to suspend transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal until further notice.
The situation is being monitored in real time by our operational and security teams, in close coordination with the relevant authorities. We stand ready to take any additional action necessary to safeguard our crews and employees, and protect our customers’ cargo.
The safety of our seafarers and staff is – and will always remain – the CMA CGM Group’s foremost priority.
https://www.cmacgm-group.com/en/news-media/situation-middle-east

Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd.: Evergreen Line - Update on the Situation in the Middle East – Service Advisory (March 03, 2026)
In light of the recent developments in the Middle East, including the evolving situation in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, Evergreen Marine Corporation continues to closely monitor all related developments and remains in constant communication with international maritime security organizations and relevant authorities.
The safety of our crew members, the safe navigation of our vessels, and the security of our customers’ cargo remain our highest priorities. In response to the current situation, the Company has implemented the following measures to ensure operational safety and service stability: 
https://www.evergreen-line.com/news/202603/CMS_NEWS2026030200023159_20260302090326_830D7354CACE4974BC572234268643FB.pdf

Hapag-Lloyd AG: Suspension of Strait of Hormuz Transits Due to Security Closure (03.03.2026)
Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all vessel transits through the waterway until further notice.
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/de/services-information/news/2026/02/suspension-of-strait-of-hormuz-transits-due-to-security-closure.html

Bertling Group: Global Market Contagion and Strategic Revenue Recovery Plan during Middle East Conflict (03.03.2026)
Following the military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, the logistics landscape in the Persian Gulf has entered a state of emergency. This briefing outlines the operational realities and the global market "contagion" effect.
Ocean Freight: Carrier Status & Strategic Rerouting
All major alliances have suspended transit through the Strait of Hormuz. We are seeing a structural shift from sea to land-bridge operations, which will operate mainly for named account contracts, but we see massive problems to place any spot term booking to and from Middle East.
https://www.bertling.com/news-pool/market/global-market-contagion-and-strategic-revenue-recovery-plan-during-middle-east-conflict/

International Transport Workers’ Federation (IFT): Global Union Federations Call for an immediate Cease Fire and an end to the Military Escalation in Iran and the Middle East (03 Mar 2026)
The undersigned Global Union Federations (GUFs) condemn the recent military attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, including air strikes that have resulted in civilian deaths, injuries, and the destruction of critical public infrastructure — among them schools and medical facilities. 
These actions represent grave violations of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law and further escalate a conflict whose human cost is borne overwhelmingly by working people.
Workers, civilians, and public institutions must never be targets of military operations. The killing and injuring of students, teachers, and education personnel, and the destruction of protected civilian spaces such as schools and hospitals, is intolerable and must be unequivocally condemned.
https://www.itfglobal.org/en/news/global-union-federations-call-immediate-cease-fire-and-end-military-escalation-in-iran-and

TRADLINX Inc.: War-Risk Cancellation Notices: The 72-Hour Clock That Breaks Your Plan (and What to Do Operationally) (March 3, 2026)
War-risk cancellation notices turn uncertainty into a deadline. When terms can change within hours or days, the real risk is decision latency—cargo moves faster than internal approvals. This playbook translates notice mechanics into actions: triage shipments, gate bookings, secure written clarity, and communicate without overpromising.
When geopolitical risk spikes around key waterways, the operational problem is rarely “insurance got expensive.” The bigger issue is speed: war-risk terms can change on timelines that don’t match how most logistics teams approve routing, accept bookings, or update customer commitments.
Right now, multiple P&I clubs and marine insurance arrangements are issuing war-risk cancellation notices with short effective windows—commonly framed as a 72-hour clock in practice. At the same time, it’s important to separate that from standard cargo clause structures: widely used cargo wordings such as the Institute War Cancellation Clause (Cargo) typically provide 7 days’ notice, and generally do not cancel cover for transits already underway (subject to the exact wording and attachment conditions).
https://blogs.tradlinx.com/war-risk-cancellation-notices-the-72-hour-clock-that-breaks-your-plan-and-what-to-do-operationally/

Stichwörter: Update - Pressemitteilungen und Statements zur militärischen Auseinandersetzung zwischen den Vereinigten Staaten, Israel und dem Iran, Middle East conflict, flight cancellations, intercontinental carriers, Gulf shipping, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal suspension, maritime security, CMA CGM, Evergreen Marine, Hapag-Lloyd, global logistics disruption, war-risk notices

Kategorie(n): Märkte & Konjunktur

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Explortal-Logistics: Pressemitteilungen und Statements zur militärischen Auseinandersetzung zwischen den Vereinigten Staaten, Israel und dem Iran
https://www.explortal-logistics.net/news/pressemitteilungen-und-statements-zur-militaerischen-auseinandersetzung-zwischen-den-vereinigten-staaten-israel-und-dem-iran-33635