Customer Advisory - Temporary Booking Suspension for Selected Middle East Ports

5 March 2026

Dear Valued Customers,
Due to the evolving security situation in the Middle East region, Evergreen Marine Corporation has conducted a comprehensive operational assessment.

In order to safeguard the safety of our crew members, vessels, and customers' cargo, Evergreen will temporarily suspend the acceptance of new bookings for the following countries and ports, including both Port of Loading (POL) and Port of Discharge (POD), effective immediately and until further notice:

• Bahrain - All ports
• Kuwait - All ports
• Qatar - All ports
• United Arab Emirates - All ports
• Saudi Arabia - All ports (except Jeddah)
• Iraq - Umm Qasr

This measure is taken as a precautionary safety action in response to the current regional security environment.

For cargo already in transit or previously booked shipments, our local offices will contact the respective customers to coordinate appropriate follow-up arrangements.

Evergreen will continue to closely monitor developments in the region and remains committed to maintaining service reliability wherever possible. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Sincerely,
Evergreen Marine Corporation

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