Maersk suspends freight operations via Strait of Hormuz until further notice

On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched strikes at Iran, causing damage and civilian casualties, including in Tehran.

02 Mar 2026 08:41am
Shipping containers of the Danish company Maersk are stored at the port of Balboa in Panama City, taken on February 12, 2026. Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison warned on February 12 of possible legal action against Danish firm Maersk and others over the annulment of its contract to operate two ports on the Panama Canal. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP)
Shipping containers of the Danish company Maersk are stored at the port of Balboa in Panama City, taken on February 12, 2026. Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison warned on February 12 of possible legal action against Danish firm Maersk and others over the annulment of its contract to operate two ports on the Panama Canal. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP)

MOSCOW - The world's largest freight carrier, Maersk, announced on Sunday an indefinite suspension of operations via the Strait of Hormuz amid regional fighting, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

"We are suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice," the Danish company said on its website.

On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched strikes at Iran, causing damage and civilian casualties, including in Tehran.

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli territory, as well as on US military infrastructure in the Middle East. - BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI

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