Gemini Rerouting to Khor Fakkan Threatens to Worsen Terminal Bottlenecks
What Happened?
The Gemini alliance is relaunching its Far East–Middle East service, shifting calls from Jebel Ali to Khor Fakkan due to security risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Khor Fakkan and Fujairah are already facing severe operational delays, high yard density, and truck shortages. Carriers like Maersk are utilizing inland depots in Sajja to mitigate congestion and container dwell times.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 27, 2026
Effective from
October 17, 2026
Advisory category
port_disruption
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Middle East
Affected Ports
AEKHL, AEJEA, AEFJR
Who is Affected?
Shippers, BCOs, and freight forwarders moving cargo on the Far East to Middle East trade lane through UAE ports.
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