Rising Tensions in the Middle East and the Impact on Mobility Supply Chains: Updates

In all affected Middle East locations, our Destination Service Providers (DSPs) have suspended all on-ground services until further notice . This includes, but is not limited to:

All destination services team members are currently working remotely and remain fully operational for backend and virtual support, including online consultations, documentation assistance, and general advisory services. We continue to support relocating employees and clients through remote channels wherever possible.

We are in ongoing contact with our DSP partners and will share any material developments or changes to service availability as they arise.

Escalating military activity is disrupting air, sea, and road corridors across the Middle East. Airspace restrictions, carrier rerouting, and heightened maritime security are tightening capacity and increasing global supply chain volatility. Immediate impacts to household goods shipping and transit include the following:

Air Freight

• Reduced cargo capacity due to cancellations and diversions

• Extended transit times and short-term space shortages

Sea Freight

• Reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with some sailings suspended or diverted

• Expanded security zones across the Gulf region

• Longer alternative routings impacting schedule reliability and transit times

• Potential war-risk and insurance surcharges, plus additional costs such as fuel charges and port congestion fees

Road Freight

• Cross-border movements subject to increased inspections

• Possible route adjustments based on security advisories

These impacts could result in transit delays, rerouting of shipments, and additional costs (i.e. fuel charges, port congestion fees, etc.).

Transit and service conditions remain fluid and may change rapidly. Clients and relocating employees may experience:

• Continued air freight delays while restrictions remain in place

• Extended sea freight transit times due to rerouting and increased volumes

• Continued destination services support through remote and virtual channels , with on-the-ground services resuming only when conditions allow

Altair will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates here on this blog. Reach out to your Altair Global representative or contact us at [email protected] with any questions.