Market Intelligence U.S.–Iran War: Logistics Infrastructure Update and Alternative Options
(April 14, 2026)

Registration dateAPR 14, 2026

Shipping containers with the U.S. and Iran flags colliding in midair, symbolizing the impact of the U.S.–Iran conflict on global logistics and maritime trade

1. Key Status as of April 14, 2026

Ongoing differences in positions on restoring normal transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the April 8 temporary ceasefire
- United States: Immediate free transit required, Iran: Conditional transit allowed (toll charges and limits on transit volume)
Ocean Freight: Bahrain One port status change (Partial Operation → Normal Operation)
Air Freight: No changes from the previous day

2. Major Port / Airport Status

Map showing Middle East logistics infrastructure status with operational and limited seaports and airports across UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and nearby regions

3. Detailed Status of Middle East Ports and Airports

[Maritime Infrastructure & Services]

Port Operational Status by Country

Country	Port	Operational Status
UAE	Jebel Ali (Dubai)	○
	Fujairah	○
	Khor Fakkan	○
	Sharjah (Port Khalid)	○
	Ajman Port	○
Qatar	Hamad Port	○
Qatar	Doha Port	○
Kuwait	Shuwaikh	△
Kuwait	Shuaiba	△
Bahrain	Khalifa Bin Salman	○
Iraq	Umm Qasr	○
Saudi Arabia	King Abdulaziz (Dammam)	○
Saudi Arabia	Jeddah Islamic Port	○
Oman	Muscat (Sultan Qaboos)	○
	Salalah	○
	Sohar	○
Israel	Haifa	○
Israel	Ashdod	○
Egypt	Alexandria	○
	Port Said	○
	Ain Sokhna	○
Jordan	Aqaba	○

※ Operational Status: Possibility of ship berthing, dishcargin containers and pick-up
○ : Fully operational / △ : Partially operational / ✕ : Not operational

※ The above information reflects the operational status of ports only and does not include carrier service availability.

[Air Infrastructure & Services]

Airport Operational Status by Country

Country	Airport	Airspace Open	Airport Operation
UAE	Dubai International (DXB)	○	△
	Abu Dhabi International (AUH)	○	△
	Sharjah International (SHJ)	○	△
	Al Maktoum International (DWC)	○	△
Oman	Muscat International (MCT)	○	△
Oman	Salalah International (SLL)	○	△
Saudi Arabia	King Khalid International (RUH)	○	○
	King Abdulaziz International (JED)	○	○
	King Fahd International (DMM)	○	△
Qatar	Hamad International (DOH)	○	△
Kuwait	Kuwait International (KWI)	△	△
Bahrain	Bahrain International (BAH)	✕	✕
Iraq	Baghdad International (BGW)	✕	✕
Israel	Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International (TLV)	△	△
Syria	Damascus International (DAM)	✕	✕
Iran	Tehran Imam Khomeini International (IKA)	✕	✕
Egypt	Cairo International (CAI)	○	○
Jordan	Queen Alia International (AMM)	○	△

4. Alternative Logistics Routes

[Ocean Freight]

Shipments to countries within the Strait
- Cargo bound for countries within the Strait is being handled in cooperation with carriers by discharging at Sohar/Salalah (Oman) or Khor Fakkan/Fujairah (UAE), followed by inland transportation to destinations within the Strait.
- For cargo already stored at ports within the Strait, inland transportation to the west coast of Saudi Arabia (Red Sea) is being arranged. For destinations near the Red Sea, inland transport to Khor Fakkan followed by feeder connection is under review.
  (Bonded transport to all GCC countries is available, with feeder or inland transportation from Jebel Ali under consideration.)
- If cargo cannot be received due to consignee-side conditions, ship-back will be reviewed upon consultation with the customer.

※ Detailed schedules, including service commencement timing, may vary depending on local conditions in the Middle East.

[Air Freight]

Utilizing multiple T/S hubs (Oman/UAE/Qatar) where airspace has reopened, as well as non-Middle East T/S hubs, to hedge operational risks.

[Route Distance]

Origin	Key Destinations	Distance (KM)
Khor-fakkan	Jebel Ali	168
Jebel Ali	Doha	700
	Bahrain	750
	Dammam	900
	Kuwait	1300
	Jeddah	1900
Sohar	Jebel Ali	260
Salalah	Jebel Ali	1050

[Comparison betwwen port import customs and gate-out process]

Location	1. Normal (Before the war)	Location	2. UAE alternative port → Jebel Ali	Location	3. Oman alternative port → Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali	Container discharge Import declaration and customs clearance D/O request and receipt Container gate-out	Khorfakkan / Fujairah	Container discharge Bonded customs clearance	Sohar / Salalah	Container discharge Bonded customs clearance
		Bonded transport	Khorfakkan / Fujairah → Jebel Ali	Bonded transport	Suhar / Salalah → Oman border (Wajajah) →UAE border (HATTA) → Jebel Ali
		Jebel Ali	JAFZA gate-in (BOE) Import declaration and customs clearance	Jebel Ali	JAFZA gate-in (BOE) Import declaration and customs clearance
			D/O request and receipt		D/O request and receipt
			Container gate-out (return: Jebel Ali)		Container gate-out (return: Jebel Ali)

Location	1. Normal (Before the war)
Jebel Ali	Container discharge Import declaration and customs clearance D/O request and receipt Container gate-out

Location

1. Normal (Before the war)

Jebel Ali

Container discharge

Import declaration and customs clearance

D/O request and receipt

Container gate-out

Location	2. UAE alternative port → Jebel Ali
Khorfakkan / Fujairah	Container discharge Bonded customs clearance
Bonded transport	Khorfakkan / Fujairah → Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali	JAFZA gate-in (BOE) Import declaration and customs clearance
	D/O request and receipt
	Container gate-out (return: Jebel Ali)

Location	3. Oman alternative port → Jebel Ali
Sohar / Salalah	Container discharge Bonded customs clearance
Bonded transport	Suhar / Salalah → Oman border (Wajajah) →UAE border (HATTA) → Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali	JAFZA gate-in (BOE) Import declaration and customs clearance
	D/O request and receipt
	Container gate-out (return: Jebel Ali)

5. Reference on Potential Freight Fluctuations Due to External Factors

In light of the current global instability, additional costs may be reviewed or incurred depending on the operational policies of carriers (shipping lines/airlines) and evolving market conditions.

Potential Cost Items: War Risk Surcharge, Emergency/Conflict Surcharge, Fuel Cost Adjustment, increases in insurance premiums, etc. These costs are subject to the discretion of the respective service providers (carriers, etc.). Should there be any official notification regarding these changes, we will provide further updates immediately.

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Market Intelligence U.S.–Iran War: Logistics Infrastructure Update and Alternative Options (April 14, 2026)