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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, 2026/03/06

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are currently disrupting global logistics and transport flows.

The recent escalation in the Persian Gulf is significantly impacting both air and maritime transport, with several airlines suspending flights and major shipping lines cancelling bookings or rerouting vessels across the region. 

These disruptions are already having direct consequences for international relocations, including:

• Delays in departures and arrivals of household goods shipments
• Longer transit times due to vessel rerouting and airspace closures
• Operational congestion in major Gulf ports
• Potential exceptional surcharges applied by carriers and insurers 

Key international mobility destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain are particularly exposed to these disruptions.

In this context, Demeco International is closely monitoring the situation and working with its global partners to adapt logistics solutions when necessary. Depending on each case, we may propose alternative routing or temporary storage solutions while awaiting the normalization of transport flows.

As always, our teams remain fully mobilized to support our clients and partners worldwide, ensuring transparency and tailored solutions during this evolving situation.

DEMECO International