Maersk suspends operations at Salalah Port in Oman due to security incident

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Danish shipping giant A. P. Moller-Maersk Group has temporarily suspended operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman due to a security incident, with an expected shutdown of approximately 48 hours. The incident did not affect crew or cargo; however, escalating regional tensions have heightened concerns over supply chain disruptions.

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2026-03-28 11:25:28

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Investing.com – Danish shipping giant A. P. Møller–Maersk Group B (CSE:MAERSKb) said it has temporarily suspended operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman after a safety incident earlier on Saturday resulted in damage to a quay crane and forced an evacuation of the facility.

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The company said all crew members are safe and have been accounted for, and that the ships and cargo have not been affected. Operations at the port are expected to be paused for about 48 hours.

The disruption comes as tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate; recent strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran have left the energy and shipping markets on edge. This situation has already affected maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global oil and trade flows.

The shutdown at the Port of Salalah has heightened concerns about supply chain disruptions in the region, as shipping companies grapple with rising security risks and potential delays on major trade routes.

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