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Logistics Notice: Temporary Shipping Disruptions to Middle East

-March 2026-

Due to the ongoing regional conflict affecting Iran and surrounding areas, airspace across parts of the Middle East has been temporarily closed, which is causing disruptions to international logistics operations.
According to the latest updates from major express carriers (FedEx, DHL, UPS), shipments to several countries are currently suspended or experiencing significant transit delays.

FedEx

Service Suspended:
Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, Lebanon
Transit Time Affected (Shipments Accepted, but Delays Expected):
Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe

DHL

Service Suspended:
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel

UPS

Service Suspended:
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel

Customer Advisory

For countries where shipments are still accepted, transit times may be significantly extended and cannot be guaranteed due to ongoing airspace restrictions and route adjustments.
Customers planning shipments to affected regions are advised to confirm delivery timelines with their partners before dispatch.
The situation remains dynamic. For Leaves Limited will continue monitoring updates and inform customers if further changes occur.