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title: "COSCO Shipping: In light of the ongoing escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, we will suspend new booking services for related routes starting today"
type: "News"
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description: "COSCO Shipping has decided to suspend new booking services for related routes effective immediately due to the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, in order to ensure the safety of cargo transportation and the stability of shipping operations. The resumption time will be notified separately"
datetime: "2026-03-04T08:01:44.000Z"
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# COSCO Shipping: In light of the ongoing escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, we will suspend new booking services for related routes starting today

COSCO Shipping today issued a service notice regarding updates on the situation in the Middle East. In light of the ongoing escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is subject to corresponding restrictions. To maximize the safety of your cargo transportation and the overall stability of shipping operations, COSCO Shipping's latest risk assessment results have led to the decision to suspend new booking services for relevant routes effective immediately, with the resumption time to be notified separately

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