Due to the evolving conflict in the Middle East, our local office in Dubai – Bertling Logistics LLC - remains closed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff. In line with governmental instructions, our team works from home until further notice while monitoring the local situation, recent happenings and related supply chain impacts closely.
We are here by your side
For immediate support, please get in touch with these emergency contacts:
Gary Gordon (gary.gordon@bertling.com)
Mobile: +971 52 728 55 85
Numara Narayan (numara.narayan@bertling.com)
Mobile: +971 52 3551704
Ramesh Pillai (ramesh.pillai@bertling.com)
Mobile: +971 58 9716164
Bertling actions underway
Our operation teams are actively:
- Monitoring advisories from carriers, port authorities, security agencies, and governmental bodies.
- Coordinating with shipping lines, airlines, terminals, and on‑the‑ground partners to secure the earliest available movement options.
- Prioritising cargo visibility and impact assessments for key projects.
- Evaluating alternative routings and multimodal solutions where feasible and safe.
Guidance for all customers and internal stakeholders
- Please anticipate delays for all shipments transiting or routed via the Gulf region until further notice.
- Where operationally possible, avoid dispatching time‑critical cargo through the affected corridors.
- Expect fluctuations in freight rates and surcharges until stability returns.
- Our teams will continue to deliver shipment-specific updates and will support contingency planning to mitigate impacts to project timelines and supply continuity.
Read our recent client notification for further information: https://www.bertling.com/news-pool/market/urgent-update-global-logistics-impact-of-middle-east-escalation/
Way forward
We will continue to monitor developments around the clock and provide further updates as the situation progresses. If you require shipment-level analysis, risk assessments, or alternative routing recommendations, please contact gary.gordon@bertling.com for guidance.