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Comprehensive OFAC sanctions. Listed in US and EU sanctions programs. UN reports Hormuz crisis severely impacting humanitarian supply chains into Afghanistan, including from Somalia to Afghanistan per UN News (June 2026). Air freight costs from India to Afghanistan significantly elevated due to Gulf hub closures.
EU candidate country; Adriatic-facing. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. Tightening shipping capacity from Mediterranean routing adjustments. Operations broadly functional.
Located near the conflict-affected Mediterranean basin. Emergency conflict surcharges from regional carriers affect North African routing. Suez Canal bypass adds transit time to Algeria's Asia-Europe import lanes. Operations generally continue.
Oil-dependent economy significantly affected by global oil price volatility from Hormuz crisis (Brent surged 10-13%). Elevated sea freight costs for African-bound cargo (UNICEF reports up to 150% increase). General operational capacity maintained.
Landlocked country with Russia overland route impaired by Western sanctions. Key node on Middle Corridor seeing increased pressure. Gulf air hub closures reduce Armenia-Asia air freight. Elevated costs and longer transit times.
Global freight markets tightening with rising rates and blank sailings affecting Australia and New Zealand supply chains. Australian transport operators preparing for higher fuel costs following expiry of Federal Government's temporary fuel excise reduction from July 1, 2026. Cape of Good Hope rerouting extends Asia transit times.
Druzhba pipeline dispute (January–April 2026) created regional energy supply stress in Central Europe. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026 adds compliance costs. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. Operations broadly functional.
Key node on Trans-Caspian International Trade Route (Middle Corridor) gaining traffic as Russia overland route disrupted by sanctions. Gulf air hub closures impair Azerbaijan's air freight connectivity. Elevated regional transit pressures.
Emirates SkyCargo deploying a dedicated weekly freighter to Dhaka from April 2026 to offset reduced capacity. Border tensions from Myanmar civil war spillover continue. Myanmar conflict border region includes landmine incidents near Bandarban as recently as May 2026.
Targeted US and EU sanctions (OFAC). Most major Western carriers and freight forwarders have suspended operations. Listed in EU and US sanctions programs. Overland routes via Belarus largely avoided by EU-compliant operators. Closely aligned with Russia, sharing sanctions exposure.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges handling diverted container volumes from Cape of Good Hope rerouting. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026 creates system-readiness border pressures. Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. Operations broadly functional.
Port of Cotonou under prolonged tension with Niger (AES state). Niamey-Cotonou tensions restrict Niger's use of Cotonou port, complicating transit logistics. Jihadi spillover from Sahel into northern Benin creates regional insecurity affecting trucking operations.
Druzhba pipeline regional energy stress affects Central/Eastern Europe. EU candidate country affected by EU regulatory changes. Operations broadly functional with some regional energy supply complexity.
Landlocked southern African country relying on South Africa corridors. Elevated trucking and sea freight costs from global market tightening. Generally stable operations via Durban and Cape Town ports.
Qatar Airways cancelled GRU-DOH flights until further notice, reducing South America-Middle East-Asia connectivity. Costa Rica and Brazilian routes to Asia and Europe face capacity constraints following Gulf hub closures. Latin America ocean trade growth reported but rate pressures persist.
EU member affected by Druzhba pipeline regional energy stress. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026. Black Sea security concerns adjacent to Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. Operations broadly functional.
AES member state; humanitarian logistics severely constrained by ongoing jihadist violence. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply. UN Logistics Cluster published Q1 2026 cluster report documenting severe access restrictions. Abidjan-Ouagadougou corridor subject to disruption from border tensions and security incidents.
Landlocked country affected by DRC conflict proximity and elevated regional logistics costs. Elevated trucking costs from fuel price increases. Reliant on Tanzania's Dar es Salaam corridor.
Asia-origin ocean freight rates remain significantly elevated. Gulf hub closures reduce Cambodia-Europe air cargo capacity. Operations functional with elevated costs.
Listed in logistics insurance surcharge advisory (Flight Logistics Group, March 2026) alongside conflict-affected countries. Anglophone conflict in northwest/southwest Cameroon disrupts regional logistics. Port of Douala serves landlocked Chad and Central African Republic with associated delays.
Ongoing civil conflict with Wagner/Russian-backed government forces. Listed in War and Strikes insurance surcharge advisories. Landlocked with severely disrupted overland access. Armed groups control major territory and roads. War and Strikes insurance excluded.
Extremely landlocked country relying on Cameroon (Port of Douala) and Sudan corridors; Sudan in active civil war. Ongoing internal political instability post-transition. Listed in logistics insurance surcharge advisories. Fuel and humanitarian cargo delivery severely constrained by elevated regional costs and insecurity.
Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) surged ~70% from February lows, breaching 2,218 points as of late May 2026. Tightening vessel capacity, early peak season demand, and rerouting via Cape of Good Hope are inflating rates. US-China trade policy uncertainties (IEEPA tariff refund process) add unpredictability to trans-Pacific lanes.
Port of Pointe-Noire serves as regional hub. Elevated sea freight costs for African routes. Regional instability from DRC conflict creates some spillover risk. Operations generally continue.
DHL reported Costa Rica is experiencing capacity constraints to Europe and Asia Pacific following QR cancellations and Gulf hub closures. Qatar Airways cancelled three weekly GRU-DOH flights affecting regional South American/Central American air cargo capacity.
Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan) is a key port for Sahel landlocked nations (Burkina Faso, Mali). Regional political tensions and security constraints on the Abidjan-Ouagadougou corridor affect freight flows. Border controls tightened due to Sahel instability.
Druzhba pipeline dispute created regional energy stress in Central Europe. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, e-commerce fees) add compliance burden. Adriatic ports (Rijeka) handling some adjusted shipping flows. Operations broadly functional.
Comprehensive US embargo (Cuban Assets Control Regulations) since 1963; Cuba re-designated as State Sponsor of Terrorism in January 2021. Virtually all US-linked imports and exports prohibited. Severely limited carrier access. On US Do Not Travel Level 4 list.
Affected by Druzhba pipeline dispute (January–April 2026) which halted crude oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary, creating regional energy supply stress. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026 adds compliance burden. Operations broadly functional.
Maersk (Danish carrier) operating all-Cape of Good Hope routing for Asia-Europe services, adding 10-14 days. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, e-commerce fees) add compliance complexity. Operations broadly functional.
Listed among countries with emergency freight surcharges by logistics insurers. Air freight costs for vaccines and therapeutic food rose 30-70% per UNICEF. Ongoing armed conflict in eastern DRC creates severe regional logistics constraints. War and Strikes insurance exclusions apply.
Suez Canal transits paused/severely reduced since late February 2026 following Hormuz crisis. Carriers including CMA CGM rerouting vessels via Cape of Good Hope. Emergency conflict surcharges applied to Egypt (Port of Ain Sokhna). Red Sea/Suez traffic remains well below pre-crisis levels.
Emergency conflict surcharges applied to cargo to/from Eritrea by CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd effective March 2, 2026 (listed alongside Yemen and Djibouti). Red Sea access limited by ongoing Houthi threats and Hormuz crisis. Port of Massawa affected by regional instability.
Air freight costs for vaccines shipped from India to Ethiopia rose up to 70% per UNICEF due to Hormuz/Gulf crisis. Ongoing internal security concerns in Tigray and Amhara regions create some logistics unpredictability in those areas.
Baltic Sea security elevated due to Russia-Ukraine conflict proximity. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. EU regulatory changes add compliance costs. Helsinki port operations broadly stable.
CMA CGM (French carrier, world's 3rd largest container line) had 14 vessels stranded in the Gulf at start of Iran war. One ship (CMA CGM Kribi) struck in latest Strait of Hormuz incident. CMA CGM suspended Suez Canal transits and rerouted via Cape of Good Hope, imposing Emergency Conflict Surcharges.
Post-coup transition (August 2023 coup). Libreville port operational but political uncertainty creates some logistics unpredictability. Elevated import costs from global freight market tightening.
Small West African nation with limited port infrastructure. Elevated import costs from global ocean freight tightening. Generally stable operations but vulnerable to cost shocks.
Key node on Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor as alternative to Russia route. Rising transit demand straining limited infrastructure. Gulf air hub closures impair Georgia-Asia air freight. Black Sea operations impacted by Russia-Ukraine conflict proximity.
European air cargo demand declined 5% year-on-year in March 2026. Ex-Europe air freight rates increased 12% due to severe winter disruptions, strikes, and tighter environmental policies. EU CBAM went into force in 2026 adding compliance complexity. EU €3 fee on low-value imports starting July 2026 causing border preparation delays.
West African port serving landlocked Sahel nations. Elevated ocean freight costs impact Ghana imports. Spillover from Sahel instability in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali adds regional risk. General operations continue.
Port of Piraeus handling adjusted cargo flows from Suez bypass. Eastern Mediterranean location means emergency conflict surcharges from regional carriers affect Greece-adjacent lanes. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated. Operations broadly functional.
Political instability following 2021 coup; ECOWAS sanctions eased but governance uncertainty remains. Port of Conakry operational but freight subject to customs unpredictability. West African regional logistics stress from Sahel insecurity spillover.
Small West African nation with minimal logistics infrastructure. Elevated import costs from global freight market tightening. Persistent political instability creates customs unpredictability.
FAA extended ban on commercial flights to Port-au-Prince until September 3, 2026 due to gang violence. Transitional Presidential Council stepped down February 7, 2026. Gang violence severely restricts ground transportation. Port-au-Prince airport largely inaccessible for commercial freight. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply.
Asia-Europe ocean freight rates remain elevated; SCFI surged ~70% from February lows. Hong Kong serves as major transshipment hub with elevated rate environment. Gulf hub closures reduce Asia-Europe air cargo capacity through Middle East. Operations functional with higher costs.
Druzhba pipeline dispute (January–April 2026) halted crude oil flows to Hungary from Ukraine for nearly 3 months, requiring emergency reserves and supply diversification. Slovakia and Hungary suspended diesel fuel exports to Ukraine during dispute. Now resolved (April 23, 2026) but trust severely damaged.
Elevated air freight rates and capacity constraints on India-route lanes due to Middle East hub closures (Gulf airspace disruptions from Iran conflict). Emirates SkyCargo adding dedicated freighters to offset reduced Middle East transit capacity. Ocean freight rates from Asia-origin ports remain elevated. Some border tension spillover from Myanmar conflict.
Indonesia depends heavily on Strait of Hormuz for fuel and fertilizer imports. The 2026 Hormuz crisis has elevated import costs, raised fuel prices, and disrupted sea freight schedules. Asia-origin ocean lanes remain significantly elevated per SCFI data.
Comprehensive OFAC embargo. US-Israel war on Iran launched February 28, 2026. US naval blockade of Iranian ports in effect (April 13 – ongoing per latest updates). IRGC declared Strait of Hormuz closed March 4. At least 17 Iranian ships destroyed. Iranian maritime exports near standstill. All major carriers have suspended services.
Emergency conflict surcharges applied by all major carriers effective March 2, 2026. CMA CGM stopped all reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from Iraq. Lufthansa Group suspended cargo to Iraq (through March 2026). Iraq's Persian Gulf access directly impacted by Hormuz closure. US listed Iraq airspace as suspended for multiple carriers.
Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, €3 low-value import fee from July 2026) add compliance costs. Post-Brexit UK-IE logistics still carry some complexity. Operations broadly functional.
Participant in war against Iran (February 28, 2026 onwards). Multiple carrier airspace suspensions including Lufthansa over Israel. Ports and airports facing elevated security risks and disruption. Tel Aviv airport operations impacted. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply. Country on heightened global logistics risk advisory.
Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. EU €3 low-value import fee effective July 2026 creating border preparation issues. EU CBAM in force adding compliance costs. Mediterranean ports experience adjusted schedules with Suez Canal bypass routing.
Emergency conflict surcharges applied by NNR Global Logistics effective March 2, 2026. Lufthansa Group suspended cargo to/from Jordan (through March 2026). Airspace listed as suspended by multiple carriers during peak escalation. Now partially normalizing but with elevated surcharges.
Overland corridor through Russia disrupted by Western sanctions. Gulf air hub closures impair Kazakhstan-Europe/Asia air freight. Trans-Caspian International Trade Route (TITR/Middle Corridor) gaining use as alternative but capacity is limited. Fuel import costs elevated from Hormuz crisis.
East African trade heavily affected by Red Sea/Suez bypass routing and elevated ocean freight costs. Sea freight costs for education materials in Africa surged up to 150% per UNICEF. Trucking costs for therapeutic food increased 30%. Mombasa port experiences longer transit times.
War and Strikes insurance for Kuwait excluded unless specifically agreed by underwriters (effective March 9, 2026). Emergency conflict surcharges applied by all major carriers. CMA CGM stopped all reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from Kuwait. Gulf port access severely impacted by Hormuz closure.
Landlocked Central Asian country; Russia overland route disrupted by sanctions. Gulf air hub closures reduce air freight connectivity. Dependent on Middle Corridor alternatives with limited capacity.
Landlocked country dependent on China and Thailand freight corridors. Asia-origin ocean freight rate elevation increases import costs via Thailand ports. Gulf hub closures reduce air freight capacity options for Laos-Europe.
Baltic state with heightened security from Russia-Ukraine conflict proximity. Riga port broadly operational. EU regulatory changes add compliance burden. Russia transit route closed for EU operators.
Landlocked within South Africa; entirely dependent on South Africa logistics infrastructure. Elevated costs from global freight market tightening filter through. Generally stable operations.
Open ship registry (largest in the world by tonnage) means Liberian-flagged vessels are globally affected by Hormuz crisis insurance and routing disruptions. Port of Monrovia operational but elevated import costs from global freight tightening.
On US Level 4 Do Not Travel list. Ongoing civil conflict with divided political authority. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply. Listed in EU sanctions programs. Limited carrier services available; freight operations highly unpredictable.
Baltic state with heightened security concerns from Russia-Ukraine conflict proximity. EU regulatory changes add compliance burden. Russia transit route no longer viable for EU operators. Klaipėda port operations broadly stable. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated.
Cape of Good Hope rerouting adds congestion and cost pressure to Madagascar port connectivity. Island nation heavily dependent on sea freight. General elevated costs from global freight market tightening.
Landlocked country; elevated trucking costs from fuel price increases (Hormuz crisis). Sea freight costs for African humanitarian cargo up 150% per UNICEF. Reliant on Mozambique/Tanzania ports, both affected by elevated costs and congestion.
Singapore transshipment hub experienced trans-shipment delays in 2025 (ITS Logistics data). Asia-origin ocean freight rates remain significantly elevated. Gulf hub capacity down impacting Malaysia-Europe air cargo. Overall operations functional with higher costs.
AES member state; JNIM blockade of western Mali's Kayes-Nioro axis (September 2025) cut the Dakar-Bamako corridor. Ongoing jihadist activity disrupts transit routes. French military withdrawal and growing insecurity severely restrict logistics. EU sanctions in place. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply.
West African nation bordering Mali (AES state); regional Sahel security concerns create trucking risks on northern corridors. Limited port infrastructure (Port of Nouakchott). Elevated import costs from global freight market tightening.
Major farmer-trucker blockades across Mexico disrupting highways, slowing port and border operations, and forcing logistics providers to reroute freight. Cross-border freight with the US remains strong but nearshoring-related surges create congestion at key border crossings.
Bordered by Ukraine (active war zone). Transnistria region under Russian-aligned control with partial sanctions. EU road freight agreement provides some relief for Moldova-EU trade. Energy supply stress from Druzhba-related regional disruptions.
Landlocked country dependent on China and Russia transit routes; Russia route impaired by Western sanctions. Air freight via Gulf hubs reduced by Middle East crisis. Reliant on China rail/road corridor with elevated costs.
Suez Canal bypass routing increases transit times for Morocco-Asia trade. Emergency conflict surcharges from regional carriers affect Mediterranean North Africa routes. Operations generally functional; no specific Morocco disruption reported.
Sea freight costs for education materials bound for Mozambique surged up to 150% per UNICEF. Trucking cost increases from elevated fuel prices. Cape of Good Hope rerouting adds transit time to Mozambique port calls. Northern Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) insurgency creates localized logistics risk.
Ongoing civil war with military controlling less than half of Myanmar's land area. Severe delays to domestic freight and growing reliance on black-market fuel (Crisis Group, June 2026). International sanctions in place (US, EU, UK, Australia). Armed conflict disrupting major trade routes and formal commodity flows. Food costs up 22% since Iran war compounded effects.
Cape of Good Hope rerouting increases vessel traffic near Namibia's Atlantic coast but Walvis Bay port handling adjusted flows. Elevated regional logistics costs from global freight market tightening.
Landlocked country dependent on India transit routes. Air freight costs from India elevated due to Gulf hub closures. Fuel and goods import costs rising from Hormuz-driven oil price surge. Monsoon season (June-September) creates seasonal logistics disruptions.
Port of Rotterdam serves as main European hub; Cape of Good Hope rerouting increases dwell times and congestion. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026 creates system-readiness issues at borders. Ex-Europe air freight up 12%. Hamburg and Rotterdam handling increased container volumes from diversions.
Global freight markets tightening with rising rates and blank sailings affecting Australia and New Zealand supply chains (Seabridge June 2026 market update). Cape of Good Hope rerouting extends Asia transit times. Operations broadly functional.
Targeted US sanctions (OFAC). Some carrier service restrictions. Generally operational for non-sanctioned cargo but reduced carrier availability and limited capacity.
Landlocked AES (Alliance of Sahel States) member under regional diplomatic tensions with Benin (port of Cotonou) and other coastal states. JNIM jihadist blockades on key logistics corridors (Kayes-Nioro axis blocked September 2025 illustrates ongoing vulnerability). Prolonged tension between Niamey and Cotonou restricting Atlantic port access. EU and international sanctions imposed following 2023 coup.
Air freight costs for vaccines and humanitarian cargo shipped from India to Nigeria rose up to 70% per UNICEF due to Hormuz crisis. General ocean freight rate elevation on Africa-bound lanes. Infrastructure and customs delays remain endemic.
Comprehensive OFAC embargo prohibiting virtually all transactions. UN Security Council arms embargo in place. No regular commercial freight services operate. Country is fully isolated from international freight networks.
Landlocked EU candidate. Regional Central European energy stress from Druzhba pipeline dispute. Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. Operations broadly functional.
War and Strikes insurance for Oman excluded unless specifically agreed by underwriters (effective March 9, 2026). CMA CGM stopped all reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from Oman. Oman lies adjacent to Strait of Hormuz closure zone. Emergency conflict surcharges apply. Oman is a party to UNCLOS but neither US nor Iran are, creating legal complexity for shipping.
Pakistan is a net oil importer and among the UNCTAD-identified vulnerable economies severely impacted by Hormuz disruption. Fuel and fertilizer import costs surged; air freight rates from India (key transshipment) elevated due to Gulf hub closures.
Gaza under active conflict / post-ceasefire reconstruction phase. West Bank under significant movement restrictions. Most commercial freight to Gaza restricted to humanitarian only with Israeli authority coordination. OCHA Situation Report (February 2026) documents complex humanitarian cargo processes. Commercial freight operations effectively impossible.
Panama Canal still recovering from 2024-2025 drought-reduced capacity. Cape of Good Hope rerouting reduces some trans-Panama cargo but canal operations have stabilized. Panama Canal Authority managing transit allocation. US trade deal announced. Operations generally functional.
Remote Pacific island nation; Asia-origin ocean freight rate elevation increases import costs. Limited air cargo capacity options. Cape of Good Hope rerouting adds transit time. Internal infrastructure limitations amplify disruption effects.
Ocean freight rate elevation on Asia-origin lanes affecting Philippines imports/exports. Gulf hub capacity disruptions reduce Asia-Europe air cargo options. Freight operations continue but with elevated costs and longer transit times.
Poland serves as a key transit gateway for Ukrainian cargo exports to Europe. Increased road freight volumes at Ukraine-Poland border since 2022. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, low-value e-commerce fees from July 2026) add compliance complexity. Operations broadly stable.
Port of Sines experiencing adjusted vessel schedules from Cape of Good Hope rerouting. Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. EU regulatory changes add compliance costs. Operations broadly functional.
US territory subject to US freight market conditions. East Coast US spot rates elevated. Jones Act shipping constraints limit carrier options. Operations generally functional with elevated costs.
War and Strikes insurance for Qatar excluded unless specifically agreed by underwriters (effective March 9, 2026). Qatar Airways' global cargo capacity share dropped from 12% to 4% (March 2026). Emergency conflict surcharges apply. CMA CGM stopped all reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from Qatar. Gulf air/sea access severely impacted.
Romania borders Ukraine and is a key alternative transit route for Ukrainian cargo. EU low-value import fee changes effective July 2026 create regulatory adjustment pressures. Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. Operations broadly functional.
Ongoing war against Ukraine; comprehensive Western sanctions in place (US, EU, UK, Australia). Major freight forwarders have suspended Russia operations. Mariupol port struck by Ukrainian drones (June 5, 2026), destroying 8 fuel storage tanks. Railway depots and fuel storage complexes struck by Ukrainian drones. Russian airspace closed to most Western carriers.
Landlocked country affected by DRC conflict spillover and elevated sea freight costs for East Africa. Trucking cost increases from fuel price rises. Operations continue through Mombasa and Dar es Salaam corridors with higher costs.
Emergency conflict surcharges applied by all major carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, NNR) effective March 2, 2026. War and Strikes insurance for KSA excluded unless specifically agreed by underwriters. CMA CGM stopped reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from KSA. Gulf seaports severely impacted by Hormuz disruption. Cargo and insurance costs severely elevated.
Dakar port serves as a key transit hub for the Dakar-Bamako corridor to Mali. Senegal has invested in improving transit fluidity. Some disruption from AES political tensions with Mali and regional security concerns but Dakar port operations broadly stable.
Landlocked EU candidate; regional energy supply stress from Druzhba pipeline dispute. Elevated transport costs from European freight market pressures. Operations broadly functional.
West African nation with limited logistics infrastructure. Elevated import costs from global ocean freight market tightening. Port of Freetown operational but cargo volumes constrained by regional network pressures.
Ranked world's most globally connected country (DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026). Trans-shipment delays reported in 2025 from port congestion. Asia-origin ocean rates elevated. Gulf hub closures reduce Asia-Europe air cargo capacity through Middle East. Operations functional with elevated costs.
Druzhba pipeline dispute (January–April 2026) halted crude flows for ~3 months, requiring emergency state reserves drawdown and costing millions of euros. Now resolved (April 23, 2026) but bilateral trust with Ukraine severely damaged. Emergency measures still winding down.
Port of Koper handles Central European cargo. Druzhba pipeline regional energy stress in Central Europe. EU €3 low-value import fee from July 2026. Operations broadly functional.
Active conflict; Al-Shabaab insurgency. On US Level 4 Do Not Travel list. War and Strikes insurance surcharges apply. Trucking costs for therapeutic food to Somalia increased 30% per UNICEF. Piracy off Somali coast remains a concern alongside regional Houthi/Red Sea threats.
Cape of Good Hope rerouting is now the global default for Asia-Europe container shipping, significantly increasing port call volumes at South African ports. This creates congestion and capacity pressures. Freight costs on key lanes elevated.
Semiconductor exports surged ~42% (late 2025), driving demand for trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe air cargo. Asia-Europe capacity constrained by Gulf hub closures. Ocean freight rates elevated on Asia-origin lanes. Operations functional with strong cargo demand.
Ongoing civil conflict and severe humanitarian crisis. Trucking costs for therapeutic food to South Sudan increased 30% per UNICEF. Listed in War and Strikes insurance surcharge advisories. Sudan border (main supply route) also in active conflict, compounding access. On US Level 4 Do Not Travel list.
Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, low-value import fees) adding compliance burden. Mediterranean ports handling adjusted routing from Cape of Good Hope diversions. Operations generally functional.
Ocean freight rates on Asia-origin lanes remain elevated. Gulf hub closures reduce Sri Lanka-Europe air cargo capacity. Country recovering from 2022 economic crisis; freight operations resuming but vulnerable to cost shocks. Hormuz-driven fuel import cost increases add pressure.
Ongoing civil war (SAF vs RSF). Emergency conflict surcharges applied by major carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd). War and Strikes insurance exclusions in effect. UN Logistics Cluster Concept of Operations (February 2026) documents severe bureaucratic and road impediments at all border crossings. Red Sea port access constrained by Hormuz crisis.
Ex-Europe air freight rates elevated 12%. EU regulatory changes (CBAM, e-commerce import fees) add compliance complexity. Baltic Sea security elevated due to proximity to Russia-Ukraine conflict. Operations broadly stable.
Comprehensive OFAC embargo. EU and US targeted sanctions. Post-Assad transition ongoing; infrastructure severely damaged by years of conflict. Country on US Level 4 Do Not Travel list. Freight operations severely restricted or impossible for most goods.
Landlocked; Russia overland route disrupted by Western sanctions. Gulf air hub closures impair air freight access. Dependent on limited alternative routes through Central Asia. Fuel import costs elevated from Hormuz crisis.
Asia-origin ocean freight rates remain significantly elevated (SCFI up ~70% from February lows). Gulf hub closures reduce Thailand-Europe air cargo capacity. Operations functional but with elevated costs and schedule variability.
Port of Lomé serves as an alternative transit port for Burkina Faso and other Sahel nations. Increased transit demand from Sahel instability. Generally stable operations but regional insecurity creates unpredictability in hinterland trucking.
North African country affected by Suez Canal bypass routing; Mediterranean transit schedules disrupted. Emergency conflict surcharges from carriers in the region. Generally operational but with elevated costs and longer transit times.
Emergency conflict surcharges applied by NNR Global Logistics effective March 2, 2026 covering Turkey-adjacent lanes. Suez Canal rerouting impacts transit times on Turkey-Asia lanes. General elevated freight costs but ports remain operational.
Landlocked country bordering Iran (under US naval blockade) and Afghanistan (under sanctions). Overland transit options via Russia also impaired by Western sanctions. Extremely limited international freight connectivity.
Landlocked country relying on East African corridor ports. Elevated ocean freight costs (sea freight for Africa up 150% per UNICEF) and trucking cost increases of 30% impact humanitarian and commercial logistics. General supply chain stress from Hormuz-driven fuel price increases.
Ongoing war with Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian logistics nodes (Mariupol port, June 2026). Druzhba pipeline dispute (January–April 2026) disrupted regional energy transit. Most international carriers suspended Ukraine operations. Road freight rerouted to EU via Poland. Sea access via Black Sea severely restricted.
War and Strikes insurance for UAE excluded unless specifically agreed by underwriters (effective March 9, 2026). CMA CGM stopped all reefer and dangerous goods bookings to/from UAE. Etihad Airways suspended commercial flights until March 4 and beyond. Emirates SkyCargo's global capacity share dropped from 12% to 4% (March 2026). Ongoing partial operational restoration but significant uncertainty remains.
Ex-Europe air freight rates up 12%. No UK ships confirmed transiting Strait of Hormuz. UK Parliament Research Briefing confirms UK ships blocked from Hormuz. UK UKMTO issuing active maritime advisories. EU low-value import fee changes creating border adjustment considerations for UK-EU trade.
Rising diesel prices linked to Middle East conflict adding pressure to domestic transportation costs. US-China tariff landscape in flux following Supreme Court IEEPA ruling (February 2026), creating customs unpredictability. Spot freight rates elevated on East Coast and Midwest following earlier weather disruptions.
Landlocked country relying on overland routes through Russia/Central Asia or air freight via Gulf hubs. Both corridors disrupted: Russia under Western sanctions; Gulf air hubs significantly impaired since February 2026 (capacity down 50% on Asia-Middle East). Fuel costs elevated from Hormuz crisis.
Targeted US and EU sanctions (OFAC). Country on US Level 4 Do Not Travel list. Severely dysfunctional economy with major logistics infrastructure challenges. International carrier service severely limited. Listed in freight insurance surcharge advisories.
DHL launched dedicated Asia-US Boeing 777F heavy freight service from Hanoi (June 1, 2026) in direct response to ocean freight disruption. Asia-origin ocean rates remain elevated. Trade lane capacity generally functional with active carrier investment.
Active conflict zone; Houthis control Red Sea coastline and threatened to resume attacks if Iran war escalates. Emergency conflict surcharges apply from all major carriers. CMA CGM suspended reefer and dangerous goods bookings. Bab el-Mandeb at moderate threat level. Sea freight costs for Yemen surged 150% per UNICEF. Country on US Do Not Travel Level 4 list.
Landlocked country relying on Dar es Salaam and Durban corridors. Elevated sea freight and trucking costs from Hormuz/Cape of Good Hope rerouting ripple effects. General operations continue with higher costs and longer transit times.
Under targeted EU and US sanctions. Landlocked economy; elevated trucking costs and sea freight costs via South Africa/Mozambique corridors from global freight market tightening. War and Strikes insurance surcharge advisories list Zimbabwe among higher-risk jurisdictions.
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