Hormuz Dependent
Shuaiba Port has suspended all inbound and outbound vessel movements on safety grounds. Vessel calls have dropped to roughly one every five days, against a normal rate of about one every two days. Terminal 1 is closed; Terminals 4 and 5 remain operational for cargo alongside vessels already at berth. ISPS Level 2 is in force. Iran has also struck targets in Kuwait as part of its retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
You cannot reliably schedule cargo through Kuwait. Halt all bookings immediately and review safety stock upward for Kuwait-destined SKUs — no timeline for resumption has been confirmed.
Vessel Calls~1 every 5 days vs norm ~1 every 2 days
Port StatusShuaiba suspended · T1 closed · T4–5 operating · ISPS 2
Alternative Route viaSOH · truck to Kuwait (~1,500km · 16–17h)Watch
JED · truck to Kuwait (~1,650km · 17–19h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Hormuz is currently under Iranian military control. Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi is recording roughly one to two vessel calls per day against its normal rate of about one per day — this above-baseline activity reflects intra-Gulf coastal traffic only, not international commercial vessels. All Abu Dhabi Ports are confirmed fully open and operational; Ruwais has heightened security checks in place at ISPS Level 2. International cargo cannot reach this port via sea while Hormuz remains blocked.
No international cargo can transit Hormuz. Do not route inbound shipments to Khalifa Port until the Strait reopens.
Vessel Calls~1–2/day vs norm ~1/day — intra-Gulf only
Port StatusRuwais: heightened security checks · Abu Dhabi Ports open
Alternative Route viaKHF · truck to Abu Dhabi (~250km · 2.5–3h)Watch
FUJ · truck to Abu Dhabi (~265km · 2.5–3h)Secondary
Hormuz is under Iranian military control. King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam is recording roughly one to two vessel calls per day against its normal rate of about two per day — this reduced but non-zero activity represents intra-Gulf coastal traffic only. International deep-sea vessels cannot transit the Strait to reach Dammam. Note also that Saudi Arabia's Red Sea export routes are simultaneously disrupted by the Houthi blockade, compounding the overall supply pressure on Saudi trade.
No international cargo can transit Hormuz to reach Dammam. Do not route inbound shipments here until the Strait reopens.
Vessel Calls~1–2/day vs norm ~2/day — intra-Gulf only
Alternative Route viaJED · truck to Dammam (~1,050km · 11–12h) — if Red Sea accessiblePrimary
SOH · truck to Dammam (~1,200km · 12–13h)Secondary
Hormuz is under Iranian military control. Hamad Port, Doha is recording roughly one to two vessel calls per day, matching its normal rate — this activity is entirely intra-Gulf coastal traffic. International container vessels cannot transit the Strait to reach Qatar. Port infrastructure is confirmed operational and will recover immediately once Hormuz reopens.
No international cargo can transit Hormuz. Do not route inbound shipments to Hamad Port until the Strait reopens.
Vessel Calls~1–2/day — at norm, intra-Gulf only
Port StatusAll ports operational
Alternative Route viaSOH · truck to Doha (~700km · 7–8h)Watch
JED · truck to Doha (~1,300km · 13–15h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Hormuz is currently under Iranian military control with near-zero commercial transits. Jebel Ali's vessel activity — running at roughly five vessels per day against its normal four per day — reflects intra-Gulf coastal traffic only. International container ships and deep-sea vessels cannot transit the Strait to reach or leave this port. All terminals remain physically operational and will recover immediately once Hormuz reopens.
No international cargo can transit Hormuz. Do not route inbound shipments here until the Strait reopens.
Vessel Calls~5/day vs norm ~4/day — intra-Gulf only
Port StatusAll terminals operational
Alternative Route viaKHF · truck to Dubai (~130km · 1.5–2h)Watch
FUJ · truck to Dubai (~150km · ~2h)Secondary
Bahrain has no direct container vessel service. All container cargo reaches Bahrain overland via Saudi Arabia through the King Fahd Causeway. APM Terminals is operating on restricted hours (06:00–18:00), and BAPCO operations remain suspended.
No direct vessel booking — coordinate overland supply via Saudi Arabia.
Vessel Calls~1 every 10 days — coastal/intra-Gulf only
Port StatusAPM 06:00–18:00 · BAPCO suspended
Alternative Route viaSOH · Saudi → King Fahd Causeway (~750km · 8–9h)Watch
JED · Saudi → Bahrain (~1,350km · 13–15h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Outside Hormuz
Khor Fakkan is receiving diverted cargo from both the blocked Hormuz corridor and the disrupted Red Sea simultaneously. Vessel call rates are running at their normal level of roughly one to two vessels per day, but this masks significant congestion at the berth level — breakbulk, bulk, general cargo, and RoRo vessels face a minimum four-week berthing wait. All six container berths are fully allocated and operational for container cargo.
Container cargo can move but expect extended dwell; do not commit breakbulk or RoRo cargo here without a confirmed berth slot and a four-week-plus buffer in your planning window.
Vessel Calls~1–2/day — at norm, absorbing dual-corridor diversion
Port StatusContainer berths full · breakbulk/RoRo 4-week+ wait
Fujairah is running at elevated vessel call rates — roughly six vessels per day against its normal four per day — as it absorbs diverted cargo from both the Hormuz and Red Sea corridors. The Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal is operational, with Berths 4 and 5 specifically designated to handle the surge in bulk and edible oil cargo. Breakbulk, bulk, general cargo, and RoRo vessels face a minimum four-week berthing wait.
Validate vessel commitment and berthing slot before booking FUJ — elevated diversion volume means arrival-to-berth timelines are not predictable under normal assumptions.
Vessel Calls~6/day vs norm ~4/day — diversion-elevated
Port StatusFOTT operational · breakbulk/RoRo 4-week+ wait
Sohar is operating at its normal rate of roughly five vessels per day, but is absorbing diverted cargo from both the blocked Hormuz corridor and the disrupted Red Sea simultaneously. Oman has activated a phased, coordinated transit management plan for Hormuz, grouping and scheduling vessels through temporary routing corridors — vessels must wait in designated holding areas and follow strict navigation protocols. GPS interference is confirmed in the area, and a DG declaration letter is required for all vessel calls.
Validate berthing slot and vessel scheduling with your agent before booking SOH — dual-corridor diversion pressure means berthing wait times may be building even if call counts appear normal.
Vessel Calls~5/day — at norm, absorbing dual-corridor diversion
Port StatusPhased Hormuz transits · GPS interference area · DG letter required
Salalah is running at its normal rate of roughly six vessels per day, but as the primary Cape diversion transshipment hub it is absorbing dual-corridor pressure from both the Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions. The same Oman phased transit management plan and GPS interference advisory apply here. If Salalah congests under accumulated diversion load, no further Cape-route fallback exists.
Validate capacity and lead times at SLL before committing Cape-routed transshipment — Salalah is the last fallback on this corridor and has no backup if it congests.
Vessel Calls~6/day — at norm, absorbing dual-corridor diversion
Port StatusPhased Hormuz transits active · ISPS 1
Red Sea — Bab-el-Mandeb
The Houthis have imposed a formal maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and conducted confirmed attacks on tankers ENCELA and LAYLIA on 22 July, followed by strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on 25–26 July. Jeddah's vessel calls — running near their normal rate of roughly nine per day — reflect only northern-approach traffic via Suez and intra-Red Sea coastal vessels. East-bound cargo from Asia, India, and East Africa cannot reach Jeddah via the Bab el-Mandeb southern approach.
Do not route east-bound cargo to Jeddah via Bab el-Mandeb — only northern Suez-approach bookings are viable, and Cape diversion adds materially to transit time and freight cost.
Sources
- PortWatch IMF
- Inchcape Shipping Services
- Reuters
- Al Jazeera
- BBC
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