Announced ceasefire between Iran and U.S.

We welcome the announced ceasefire and the public statements that commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz may again be possible – albeit for now for a limited period. Information and details available remain very limited and we are working with urgency to obtain further clarity.

The ceasefire may create transit opportunities, but it does not yet provide full maritime certainty, and we need to understand all potential conditions attached. The safety of our seafarers, vessels and cargo remains Maersk’s highest priority.

Any decision to transit the Strait of Hormuz will be based on continuous risk assessments, close monitoring of the security situation, and available guidance from relevant authorities and partners.

What this means for cargo in the region

Visibility for now is low and we expect that the situation will remain dynamic. At this point, we are taking a cautious approach, and we are not making any changes to specific services. We continue to assess the implications of the ceasefire, and we will communicate directly about potential impacts to schedules, routing, or contingency measures as soon as possible.

Whilst the ceasefire is a positive step towards to stability, the situation in the region remains volatile. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as greater clarity emerges over the coming days. We encourage you to stay in close dialogue with your local Maersk representatives for the latest guidance on your cargo, as well as continue to check our page on the situation here, for more information on alternative solutions like landbridges and air options.