Middle East Operational Advisory: Alternative Routing Solutions

Due to the ongoing situation across the Middle East, certain air and sea routes are experiencing disruptions, delays, and rerouting. At TFI, we’ve activated flexible routingsolutions to ensure continuity for your shipments.

SEA FREIGHT SOLUTIONS

Export

UAE to other countries via Jeddah Port, KSA

Full Truck Load (FTL) cargo is cleared as transhipment and moves from the UAE to our customs bonded warehouse in Jeddah. It is then loaded into containers for export ideal for shipments moving to the West such as Europe and Africa.

UAE to other countries via Sohar Port, Oman

Cargo is booked with the shipping line, collected from Jebel Ali Port and transported to Sohar Port with the required port acceptance from the shipping line.

Import

Other countries to UAE via Jeddah Port, KSA

Once the shipment arrives in Jeddah Port, it is cleared under bonded transit and the cargo is moved between the UAE and KSA after cross-border clearance.

Other countries to Jebel Ali Port, UAE via Sohar Port, Oman

The shipment is cross stuffed into a sealed truck, cleared under transit, and transported to the UAE.

Other countries to UAE via Khor Fakkan Port

IMPORTANT SEA CARGO GUIDELINES

General cargo only:

Accepted on these alternative routes.

Dangerous goods (DG):

Not accepted at this time.

Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo:

Shipment acceptance is subject to customs approval prior to transit.

AIR FREIGHT UPDATE

Air freight imports and exports are operational from DXB, DWC, AUH, and SHJ.

However, daily cancellations are expected and some US/EU carriers have suspended GCC and Middle East routes.

We continue to monitor regional developments closely and provide proactive support to ensure your shipments are transported efficiently and safely. For support with your shipments or to discuss air freight charter solutions, please reach out to our experts.