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Strait of Hormuz Disruption: A Shipper's Playbook for Gulf Cargo
Hormuz has been effectively closed to mainstream container traffic since late February 2026. Here is how shippers are still moving cargo into and out of the Gulf, and what it costs.
Reaching the Gulf When Hormuz Is Closed: Landbridge and Multimodal Routing
With no sea alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, cargo is reaching the Gulf by road from ports outside it. The corridors, the paperwork, the transit times and the costs.
UAE Import Customs Explained: Dubai, Mirsal 2, GCC Duty and VAT
Importing into Dubai means a customs business code, an electronic declaration, a 5% GCC duty on CIF value for most goods and 5% VAT at the border. This guide explains each step, the documents behind a declaration and where free zones change the picture.
Importing into Saudi Arabia: Customs, FASAH, SABER and Conformity Certificates Explained
Saudi imports are cleared by ZATCA through the FASAH platform, and many regulated products also need SASO conformity certificates issued through SABER before the goods ship. This guide explains who files what, what is charged and what to confirm with a broker.