Dear Valued Clients and Partners,
Phoenix International is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East and its impact on global ocean and air transportation networks. Based on current carrier guidance and routing adjustments, the following impacts may affect certain trade lanes:
Ocean Freight
- Select services continue to avoid the Red Sea/Suez corridor, resulting in longer transit times and schedule variability on impacted routes.
- Extended routings may reduce effective vessel capacity and affect equipment positioning.
Air Freight
- Regional airspace disruptions have led to rerouting and limited operations at certain hubs, which may impact lift availability and transit times on affected lanes.
Cost Considerations
- Marine insurance and security-related cost factors remain dynamic and may influence surcharges or routing decisions depending on carrier policy.
At this time, conditions remain fluid. We recommend reviewing upcoming shipments with critical delivery timelines and confirming routing expectations at booking. Our team is actively coordinating with carriers to manage space and identify alternative solutions where necessary.
Please contact your Phoenix representative with any time-sensitive shipments so we can provide lane-specific guidance and contingency planning. Phoenix will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.
Thank you!
