Market Intelligence U.S.–Iran War: Logistics Infrastructure Update and Alternative Options(Mar 5)

1. Key Status as of March 5, 2026

• Ocean Freight: Most ports are operating normally or partially. Some ports in Saudi Arabia have shifted from normal operations to partial operations.
• Air Freight: Oman has moved from suspended operations to partial operations. However, “partial operations” indicate that only passenger flights are operating, while commercial cargo flights remain suspended, effectively limiting cargo transport.

2. Major Port / Airport Status

3. Detailed Status of Middle East Ports and Airports

[Maritime Infrastructure & Services]

• Port Operational Status by Country

[Air Infrastructure & Services]

• Airport Operational Status by Country

4. Alternative Logistics Routes

[Ocean Freight]

• Consider sea transport to Oman or Red Sea ports, followed by rail or truck transport.
  • (Oman) Muscat / Sohar / Salalah ports → UAE / Saudi Arabia / Qatar / Kuwait
  • (Jordan) Aqaba Port → Saudi Arabia / Iraq / Israel
• If cargo cannot be received due to local conditions, consider returning shipments (ship-back) after consultation with the customer.
• Consider discharging cargo at nearby ports around Oman or the Red Sea, temporarily holding it at terminals, and connecting via feeder vessels to reduce port congestion through a multi-port strategy.

[Air Freight]

• For Middle East transshipment (T/S) cargo, consider alternative airlines or routing options.
• Utilize multiple transshipment hubs, including airports in Middle Eastern countries where airspace has reopened, and consider non–Middle East T/S hubs to hedge operational risks.