I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.COSCO SHIPPING has resumed new booking services (standard containers) from the Far East to the following countries in the Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq. The company stated that given the volatile situation in the Middle East, arrangements for these new bookings and actual transportation may be subject to change
Dear Customers,
Effective immediately, we are resuming new booking services (standard containers) from the Far East to the following countries in the Middle East:
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq
Please note that given the volatile situation in the Middle East, arrangements for these new booking services and actual transportation may be subject to change. For specific booking arrangements, fees, transportation terms, and other matters, please contact our local agents, your customer service representative, or contact us directly. The arrangements for the new booking services mentioned above shall not, under any circumstances, affect or prejudice our rights concerning the transportation arrangements for cargo for which bookings from the Far East to the Middle East have already been accepted prior to the issuance of this service notice. We will continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and provide timely updates through our official website and customer service channels.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of COSCO SHIPPING Lines during this special period.
COSCO SHIPPING Lines
March 25, 2026
Source: COSCO SHIPPING News Center