US-Israel bombing campaigns and Iranian counterattacks have paralyzed key Middle East shipping and air cargo routes, forcing major logistics companies to reroute or suspend operations. The Jebel Ali terminal in Dubai suffered fire damage from missile debris, while dockworkers were killed in Bahrain. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have halted services through critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.

Supply chain optimizer Flexport reports sea transit times between Asia and Europe now extend 10-14 days as vessels detour around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. The International Maritime Organization condemned attacks on civilian shipping, noting at least one fatality among seafarers. Hapag-Lloyd imposed a $1,500 war risk surcharge per container for affected routes, with $3,500 for special cargo.

Air cargo faces similar disruption, with FedEx suspending flights to multiple Middle Eastern nations and regional carriers grounding operations. Flexport estimates 13.6% of global air capacity is affected. While IDC analysts say tech markets may weather the storm due to the region's small share of global distribution, the conflict has already trapped 150 ships and created cascading delays across Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast trade lanes. The shipping industry now faces weeks of uncertainty as military operations continue.