Due to the ongoing volatility and security risks in parts of the Middle East, we anticipate potential disruptions and delays to shipping lanes that would normally transit through this critical corridor. As a result, vessels and transportation providers may reroute shipments to avoid affected areas. These adjustments can extend transit times, introduce additional port calls or transfer points, and impact previously scheduled arrival estimates.
Please be advised that the precautionary measures taken by our partners—including airlines and steamship lines—to safeguard their vessels, aircraft, crews, and cargo are broad in scope and remain outside of our direct control. While we may receive advance notice of potential routing changes at the time a shipment is booked, this situation represents an evolving global commerce challenge. Transit times may therefore change even after a shipment has departed the origin.
In addition, disruptions in this region may create ripple effects across the global supply chain. Congestion at alternate ports, equipment imbalances, additional handling, storage, or security requirements, and schedule backlogs in interconnected trade lanes may affect cargo movements well beyond the immediate area. These factors may result not only in delays or revised routings, but also in potential additional costs that could be incurred as a result of carrier surcharges, re-routing, storage, demurrage, or other operational adjustments beyond our control.
Your Arpin team will continue to closely monitor all shipments and keep you informed throughout the process, promptly advising you of any changes that may affect routing, timing, or potential additional charges associated with impacted shipments.
