Hormuz Dependent
Hormuz is currently closed. Kuwait's Shuwaikh and Shuaiba Ports have recorded zero vessel calls against a normal rate of roughly one vessel every three to four days. No international commercial vessels are arriving. Inchcape confirms Terminal 1 is closed; Terminals 4 and 5 remain operating, and a Coast Guard notice suspends entry permits for foreign vessels arriving from Iraqi ports. ISPS Level 2 is in effect. Port infrastructure is staffed but no international cargo is moving.
You cannot reliably schedule cargo through Kuwait. All international sea freight to Kuwait is suspended — coordinate with your Kuwait-based partners on current inventory levels immediately.
Vessel Calls0 calls — normal: ~1 every 3–4 days
Port StatusTerminal 1 closed · ISPS 2 · Iraqi vessel permits suspended
Alternative Route viaSOH · truck to Kuwait (~1,500km · 16–17h)Primary
JED · truck to Kuwait (~1,650km · 17–19h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Hormuz is currently closed. Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi is receiving roughly one vessel every five days, down from its normal rate of about one per day — a reduction of over 80%. Any vessel activity represents intra-Gulf movements only; no international cargo is transiting. Port infrastructure and Abu Dhabi Ports terminals are confirmed fully open and operational, but this reflects readiness, not active international cargo throughput. A heightened security level (ISPS 2) is in effect at Ruwais PPA.
You cannot reliably schedule cargo through Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi. Redirect international shipments to KHF and review safety stock upward for Abu Dhabi-served SKUs.
Vessel Calls~0.2/day — one vessel every ~5 days, down from ~1/day norm
Port StatusPort open — Hormuz route closed · Ruwais ISPS 2
Alternative Route viaKHF · truck to Abu Dhabi (~250km · 2.5–3h)Watch
FUJ · truck to Abu Dhabi (~265km · 2.5–3h)Secondary
Hormuz is currently closed. King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam is recording roughly one to two vessels per day, down from its normal rate of about two per day. Any vessel activity represents intra-Gulf coastal movements only — international cargo cannot transit the Strait. Port infrastructure is operational, but no international deep-sea cargo is accessible while Hormuz remains closed.
Validate any active Dammam bookings with your forwarder immediately — do not assume historical lead times hold while Hormuz is closed.
Vessel Calls~1.6/day, down from ~2/day norm
Port StatusPort open — Hormuz route closed · aviation disruption noted
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 currently closed. Hamad Port, Doha is recording roughly one vessel per day, down from its normal rate of about one per day — a marginal reduction, but any vessel activity reflects intra-Gulf movements only. Qatar's Ministry of Transport has confirmed full maritime navigation operations, meaning port infrastructure and services are ready, but international deep-sea access via the Strait remains blocked. No international cargo can reach Doha by sea while Hormuz is closed.
Validate vessel commitment on all active DOH bookings with your forwarder — do not assume international cargo can reach Doha until Hormuz reopens.
Vessel Calls~1/day, slightly below ~1.2/day norm
Port StatusPort infrastructure ready — Hormuz route closed
Alternative Route viaSOH · truck to Doha (~700km · 7–8h)Primary
JED · truck to Doha (~1,300km · 13–15h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Hormuz is currently closed following Iranian declarations and active US-Iran strikes in the Strait. Jebel Ali's recorded vessel activity — roughly one vessel per day against a normal rate of about two per day — reflects intra-Gulf coastal cargo only: short-haul vessels operating entirely within the Arabian Gulf that do not transit the Strait. International container shipments cannot reach or leave this port via sea. Inchcape confirms all terminal operations at Jebel Ali, Hamriya, and Sharjah are normal, meaning infrastructure is staffed and ready but not receiving international vessels.
Do not route inbound international shipments to Jebel Ali until the Strait reopens; redirect to KHF for container cargo.
Vessel Calls~1/day, down from ~2/day norm
Port StatusAll terminals operational — Hormuz route closed
Alternative Route viaKHF · truck to Dubai (~130km · 1.5–2h)Watch
FUJ · truck to Dubai (~150km · ~2h)Secondary
Bahrain receives all container cargo overland via Saudi Arabia through the King Fahd Causeway — there is no direct deep-sea container vessel service. Vessel movements have resumed but remain limited; APM Terminals is operating on restricted hours (06:00–18:00). BAPCO operations remain suspended.
No direct vessel booking — coordinate overland supply via Saudi Arabia, and confirm APM Terminals restricted operating hours with your agent before scheduling cargo.
Port StatusAPM 06:00–18:00 only · BAPCO suspended · vessel ops limited
Alternative Route viaSOH · Saudi → King Fahd Causeway (~750km · 8–9h)Primary
JED · Saudi → Bahrain (~1,350km · 13–15h) — if Red Sea accessibleSecondary
Outside Hormuz
Khor Fakkan is receiving approximately one vessel per day, modestly above its normal rate of about five per week, as carriers divert from Gulf ports. All six container berths are fully operational and dedicated to container cargo. Breakbulk, bulk, general cargo, and ro-ro vessels face estimated berthing waits of four weeks or more. GPS spoofing and jamming has been reported in offshore Fujairah areas — mariners are advised this zone is high risk for positional accuracy.
Validate container slot availability with your forwarder before booking — do not commit breakbulk or ro-ro cargo here without confirming berth availability given four-week-plus waits.
Vessel Calls~1/day, above ~5/wk norm — diversion traffic
Port StatusContainers: 6 berths full · breakbulk 4wk+ wait
Fujairah is handling about two vessels per day, modestly below its normal rate of about two to three per day. Breakbulk, bulk, general cargo, and ro-ro vessels face estimated waiting times of three weeks or more. Berth 6 is offline under maintenance. Tanker Berths 4 and 5 have been reassigned to cargo handling to alleviate congestion. GPS spoofing and jamming in offshore Fujairah areas is an active navigational advisory — vessels should not rely solely on GPS for positional accuracy.
Fujairah can absorb container cargo without major delay, but pre-confirm availability for non-container shipments given three-week-plus waits and reduced berth capacity.
Vessel Calls~2.3/day, slightly below ~2.8/day norm
Port StatusBerth 6 offline · breakbulk 3wk+ wait · GPS risk area
Sohar is handling approximately five vessels per day, above its normal rate of about four to five per day, with no congestion flag. All Oman ports require a formal dangerous goods declaration letter before entry; vessels calling at Mina Al Fahal must have a functioning Doppler log due to GPS interference in the area.
Standard booking windows apply. Confirm dangerous goods declaration requirements with your vessel operator before scheduling a call.
Vessel Calls~5.4/day, above ~4.5/day norm
Port StatusAll terminals operational · DG letter required · GPS interference at MAF
Salalah is handling approximately five vessels per day, modestly above its normal rate of about five per day, with no congestion flag. All Oman ports require a formal dangerous goods declaration letter before entry; vessels calling at Mina Al Fahal must have a functioning Doppler log due to GPS interference in the area.
Standard booking windows apply. Confirm dangerous goods declaration requirements with your vessel operator before scheduling a call.
Vessel Calls~5.1/day, slightly above ~4.7/day norm
Port StatusAll terminals operational · DG letter required · GPS interference at MAF
Red Sea — Bab-el-Mandeb
Jeddah Islamic Port is handling approximately ten vessels per day, in line with its normal rate of about ten per day. No congestion deviation is recorded. Houthis have issued a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea as of 8 June — confirm with your forwarder whether your cargo is affected and whether routing is via Suez or Cape.
Standard booking windows apply, but confirm Suez versus Cape routing on every booking — Cape-routed shipments carry significantly extended lead times.
Vessel Calls~10/day, in line with ~10/day norm
Port StatusAll terminals operational — aviation advisory only
Sources
- PortWatch IMF
- Inchcape Shipping Services
- Reuters
- Al Jazeera
- BBC
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