Maritime Supply Cut at Strait of Hormuz, 1200+ Fleet Ensures Land Transport Timeliness

LHZ: Leading Self-Owned TIR Fleet Size, 15-25 Days Direct to Seven Gulf Nations

March 2026 marks a dark month in global trade history.

The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global energy and trade, is on the brink of complete blockade. According to the latest shipping big data monitoring, as of March 6th, actual transit volume through the strait has dropped by over 90 percent compared to normal levels, with only isolated vessels passing through. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has explicitly announced that vessels belonging to the United States, Israel, European countries, and their supporters are prohibited from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that if discovered, they will be struck.

At the same time, two global shipping giants, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have successively announced the suspension of multiple major Middle East route services, involving Oman Gulf shuttle services and multiple routes connecting Asia with the Persian Gulf, and India with the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Mediterranean Shipping Company has also suspended cargo bookings in the Middle East region.

This is the most severe test for the global supply chain since the Suez Canal grounding incident. For Chinese foreign trade enterprises dependent on maritime imports and exports to the Middle East, this is not an ordinary delay, but a comprehensive supply cut crisis. Shipping companies suspending services, port congestion, freight rates skyrocketing, cargo stranded, and deliveries delayed indefinitely.

When maritime routes are severed, the timeliness assurance capability of land transport becomes the lifeline of the supply chain. LHZ, relying on its massive fleet of over 1,200 self-owned and cooperatively managed TIR-certified vehicles, and using Xinjiangs three major ports as consolidation hubs, provides you with a land transport solution delivering stably to the seven Gulf nations in 15 to 25 days.

Maritime Crisis Escalates: Why Has the Strait of Hormuz Become the Choke Point?

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. At its narrowest point, it is only 39 kilometers wide, yet it is the only maritime passage for approximately one-fifth of global seaborne oil trade. More importantly, it is the sole maritime channel to almost all major ports in the Gulf countries, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan.

The severity of the current situation is reflected in the following data.

Transit volume has plummeted. In the past 24 hours, only two confirmed commercial transits have been recorded, with numerous supertankers fully laden with crude oil stranded on both sides of the strait.

War risk has fully erupted. A commercial oil tanker named Prima, ignoring warnings and forcibly entering the strait, has been struck by a drone. Multiple British and American oil tankers have been attacked in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, with one tanker struck and beginning to sink.

Port operations have come to a standstill. Jebel Ali Port, the largest artificial port and busiest container port in the Middle East, has suspended operations. Saudi Arabias largest oil refinery has been closed due to a drone attack.

Freight rates have hit record highs. Daily charter rates for VLCC tankers have soared to nearly 700,000 US dollars, and the Baltic TD3C index has hit an all-time high. War risk insurance premiums have skyrocketed to astronomical figures, and shipping companies generally refuse bookings.

This means that any cargo attempting to enter Gulf countries by sea faces the following triple dilemma.

First, unable to book. Shipping companies have suspended services. Even if willing to pay a premium, there are no ships available to book.

Second, unable to insure. In war risk zones, insurance companies refuse coverage or the premiums exceed the value of the cargo.

Third, unable to deliver. Even if cargo arrives at transshipment ports, it cannot be transferred to destination ports. Containers stranded at places like Jebel Ali Port in the UAE are piling up.

Against this backdrop, the timeliness assurance capability of land transport has become the core measure for evaluating logistics service providers. LHZ, with its massive self-owned fleet size and mature TIR operation network, has become the only strategic corridor capable of ensuring supply chain stability between China and the seven Gulf nations.

1200+ Fleet Size: Capacity Assurance Is the Foundation of Timeliness

In times of crisis, capacity equals leverage. LHZ owns and cooperatively manages over 1,200 TIR-certified vehicles in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, capable of providing multi-to-one team services for clients at any time.

This massive fleet size brings the following core advantages.

Stable and reliable capacity. With normalized operation of five weekly departures to the Middle East, frequency can be increased to daily during peak seasons as needed, ensuring goods depart immediately upon arrival without long waits for vessel schedules.

Rich and complete vehicle types. We can provide various models including tarpaulin trucks, semi-trailers, flatbeds, temperature-controlled vehicles, and car carriers, maximizing fit with product characteristics through customized solutions to meet different customer transport needs.

Tarpaulin trucks are suitable for standardized cargo transport like general goods, textiles, and daily commodities.

Semi-trailers are suitable for bulk cargo and heavy equipment requiring high load capacity.

Flatbeds are suitable for oversized cargo such as large mechanical equipment, engineering vehicles, and steel structures.

Temperature-controlled vehicles are suitable for temperature-sensitive cargo like cold chain food, pharmaceutical preparations, and precision instruments.

Car carriers are suitable for cargo requiring efficient loading and unloading such as auto parts and e-commerce parcels.

Fully controlled throughout the journey. Vehicles are fully controlled throughout with real-time route visibility, fundamentally eliminating uncontrollable risks associated with multi-layer subcontracting.

TIR Two-Way Direct: The Core Code for 15-25 Day Timeliness Assurance

As a deep user of the TIR international road transport system, LHZs core advantage lies in the customs facilitation mechanism under the TIR Convention framework, which is the fundamental guarantee for achieving stable 15-25 day timeliness.

Single document customs clearance, no container opening throughout. From the consignors warehouse to the destination warehouse, throughout the entire process from loading and sealing to unsealing and unloading, transit customs authorities do not inspect or open containers. Compared to transport modes like air or rail, it offers advantages in flexibility and ease of loading and unloading, significantly saving customs clearance time and transport costs.

Clearance upon arrival, zero waiting. Customs at Xinjiangs Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar ports have established dedicated TIR service positions to quickly process TIR customs procedures, achieving clearance upon arrival for inbound and outbound vehicles, providing one-stop door-to-door services for cross-border trade.

No vehicle change, no transshipment throughout, door-to-door direct. TIR vehicles travel directly from the Chinese factory to the Middle Eastern clients door, achieving door-to-door transport, avoiding cargo damage risks and transshipment delays caused by multiple handling. Approved vehicles holding TIR carnets can enjoy convenient customs clearance among all TIR contracting countries, with transport timeliness improved by approximately 75 percent compared to rail, shortened by over 20 days compared to sea freight, and transport costs only 25 percent of air freight.

15-25 day timeliness commitment. Using TIR transport, the China to Gulf countries transit time can be compressed to 15 to 25 days, shortening by over 30 days compared to maritime solutions routing via the Cape of Good Hope, providing stable and reliable timeliness guarantees for emergency replenishment, high-value goods, and e-commerce parcels destined for the Middle Eastern market.

Seven countries special line timeliness details.

UAE special line: 15-20 days direct to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Qatar special line: 18-22 days direct to Doha.

Kuwait special line: 18-22 days direct to Kuwait City.

Saudi Arabia special line: 20-25 days direct to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.

Jordan special line: 18-23 days direct to Amman.

Iraq special line: 20-25 days direct to Baghdad.

Iran special line: 18-25 days direct to Tehran.

Xinjiangs Three Major Ports: Efficient Consolidation Ensures Timeliness Starting Point

As key nodes for entering Central Asia and the Middle East, Xinjiangs three major ports are the starting points of our timeliness assurance. We have self-operated warehousing and customs declaration centers at the three major ports of Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar, with a total area exceeding 100,000 square meters, forming a cargo collection network covering Northwest China and radiating nationwide.

Alashankou Port: As a main corridor for China-Europe railway express trains, it has well-developed infrastructure and high customs clearance efficiency, suitable for consolidating and dispatching large volumes of cargo. We have self-operated warehousing centers here, capable of providing consolidation and temporary storage services for various goods.

Khorgos Port: Adjacent to Kazakhstan, it is a core port for China-Central Asia trade, with multiple weekly departures and stable, reliable capacity. Our self-operated customs brokerage team provides 24/7 clearance services, ensuring goods depart immediately upon arrival.

Kashgar Port: Relatively closer to the Middle Eastern market, with mature routes via the Trans-Caspian corridor to Gulf countries, suitable for consolidating cargo destined for the Middle East. We have modern warehouses in the Kashgar Comprehensive Bonded Zone, providing preferential policy services such as bonded warehousing and tax rebates upon entry.

Our self-operated warehousing at the three major ports can complete the entire process of cargo consolidation, sorting, and container loading within 24 hours, ensuring efficient cargo turnover. We have a professional customs team with fifteen years of experience, proficient in Chinese and Gulf Cooperation Council customs regulations, with industry-leading customs declaration accuracy, providing dual clearance door-to-door service.

Fifteen Years of Deep Cultivation: Responding to Crises, Ensuring Timeliness

Since entering the Central Asian and Middle Eastern logistics market, we have accumulated fifteen years of rich cross-border logistics experience. These fifteen years represent growth alongside the Middle East market, years of honing emergency response capabilities through countless unexpected events, and years of building deep trust with thousands of Chinese enterprises, traversing cycles together.

We have established an excellent safety record and comprehensive insurance system, with industry-leading cargo intact delivery rates. We possess strong crisis management capabilities, are familiar with the conditions of countries along the routes, and have mature contingency plans for dealing with emergencies. Under the Red Sea crisis and Strait of Hormuz tensions, we can flexibly adjust routes to ensure safe cargo arrival. We have established extensive long-term cooperative relationships with customs and transport companies in countries along the routes, ensuring smooth and unimpeded logistics processes.

Choosing LHZ Means Choosing Timeliness Certainty

While your competitors are helpless facing the Strait of Hormuz blockade, struggling with suspended shipping services, and worrying about stranded cargo, choosing LHZ gives you the following advantages.

Capacity assurance from a 1200+ fleet. No matter the cargo volume, we have sufficient capacity to ensure your goods are dispatched on time.

Stable 15-25 day timeliness. Shortened by over 30 days compared to maritime solutions routing via the Cape of Good Hope, keeping your supply chain one step ahead.

A mature network directly serving seven countries. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Iran. No matter which Gulf country your cargo is destined for, we have a mature TIR special line directly serving it.

An integrated supply chain from Chinese factory directly to clients hands. No vehicle changes, no transshipment throughout, door-to-door direct delivery, eliminating transfer risks and delays.

A professional team deeply rooted in the Middle East for fifteen years. We are proficient in each countrys customs regulations, have mature contingency plans for dealing with emergencies, ensuring safe and timely cargo arrival.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade will not be lifted immediately, and the crises in the Red Sea continue. But your cargo no longer needs to wait stagnating at ports. LHZ, with a 1200+ self-owned fleet as its foundation, two-way direct TIR as its core, Xinjiang consolidation hubs as its pivot, and fifteen years of deep cultivation as its guarantee, keeps your supply chain stable amidst the maritime blockade and seizes opportunities in crisis.

Contact us now for your exclusive Middle East land transport solution, and experience stable 15-25 day timeliness direct to the seven Gulf nations.