Developments across the Middle East are affecting flight paths and key transit hubs.
With airspace closures and cancellations in place, some routes are no longer operating as planned.
We are reviewing impacted shipments one by one. When the original plan no longer holds, we move quickly to secure the best available uplift, so critical healthcare and life sciences shipments keep moving.
Please get in touch with your local representative for the latest status and any operational impact.
Constraints linked to the Middle East situation are listed below:
Hub disruptions due to airspace closures:
- Key hubs across the region are disrupted. Several airlines have suspended flights to and from Doha, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Tehran, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Dammam, following recent military strikes and ongoing airspace restrictions.
- Several carriers have suspended flights, and it’s already affecting lanes, shipments and deliveries. Operations are still running, but with limited options and reduced capacity.
Cold Chain and Logistics Impact:
- With fewer flights available, collection and delivery windows may need to move. If a shipment needs to wait, we maintain stable temperature control and protect the product’s integrity.
Prices:
- With less bellyhold capacity available and longer flight paths now in place, air freight rates are rising across major trade lanes.
Increased Transit Times:
- Longer routings mean extra flight time and more ground handling. As a result, some delays should be expected.
CRYOPDP Procedures and Operational Guarantee
CRYOPDP procedures are in place to maintain control when disruptions hit.
When routes change, we escalate quickly, review each shipment carefully, and implement the right contingency plan to safeguard the shipment’s integrity.
Our guarantee is simple: timely updates, clear decisions, and careful execution, so critical shipments keep moving.
CRYOPDP contact point:
If you have any concerns regarding this situation, please do not hesitate to contact your local business representative. For further information, kindly email us at contact@cryopdp.com.