Europe, Middle East and Africa
March 26, 2026
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reroutes all Red Sea transits until further notice - for more information, click here.
On the ocean
Red Sea: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Continues Precautionary Rerouting to Avoid Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
In line with its commitment to transparent communication and the highest standards of safety, Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces the continuation of its precautionary rerouting of all fleet transits to avoid the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
The safety of our crews, cargo, and vessels remains our foremost priority. This decision follows the ongoing security challenges impacting maritime operations in the region.
This precautionary measure will remain in effect as we closely monitor developments in collaboration with marine authorities, industry partners, and relevant stakeholders. Normal transits will only resume once it is formally assessed to be safe to do so. Wallenius Wilhelmsen remains fully committed to minimizing potential impacts on customer supply chains and will continue to provide timely updates as the situation evolves.
Middle East: operations suspended
Due to the war in the Middle East, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has temporarily suspended all sailings to the region. The safety of our crew, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our highest priority.
We are continuously assessing the situation as it evolves.
We understand the challenges this may cause. Operations will resume as soon as it is safe to do so.
In ports and terminals
Our port teams continue working diligently to ensure safe and efficient operations.
At our processing centers
Vehicle processing
Zeebrugge: Our vehicle processing center is open and operational. Hours of operation remain the same and staff is equipped with safety materials to prevent exposure.
Dubai: In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, our Equipment Processing Centers in Dubai continue operating with 50% staff allocation on days deemed safe to work. Operations and staffing levels are monitored and adjusted daily to prioritize the safety of our people while maintaining essential services.
Equipment processing
Zeebrugge: Our equipment processing center is open and operational. As storage capacity continues to be stretched, we encourage customers to pick up their cargo as soon as possible. Regular hours of operation remain in place.
Dubai: In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, our Equipment Processing Centers in Dubai continue operating with 50% staff allocation on days deemed safe to work. Operations and staffing levels are monitored and adjusted daily to prioritize the safety of our people while maintaining essential services.
As OEMs continue to operate with varied manufacturing schedules and as they face new and potentially unforeseen challenges, we are committed to supporting our customers to maintain a healthy supply chain. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs further.