MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has outlined alternative logistics solutions for inland cargo shipments to the Gulf region in response to the current security situation in the Middle East.
The carrier said it is offering customers additional routing options designed to maintain cargo flows to key Gulf destinations despite ongoing regional disruptions.
MSC’s Dragon and Jade services continue to provide competitive transit times connecting major Asian ports. These services are supported by merchant haulage and carrier-organized inland transport, allowing cargo to move inland into the Gulf via the Saudi Arabian ports of King Abdullah and Jeddah.
Through these gateways, shipments can be transported to several major inland and regional destinations across the Gulf. Key cities served include Dammam, Riyadh and Jubail in Saudi Arabia, as well as Bahrain, Kuwait, Hamad, Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.
The company noted that these solutions are supported by its broader East–West network, which includes six standalone Asia–Mediterranean services. This network provides extensive connectivity between Asia and Mediterranean markets through multiple direct port calls and competitive transit times.
MSC said the combination of maritime and inland transport options is intended to help customers maintain supply chain continuity and reach critical Gulf markets despite the ongoing security challenges in the region.
