14 October 2026
Gulf conflict upsets networks – and fleet size – of biggest feeder operators

The US-Iran conflict and subsequent closure of the Hormuz Straits have upended the networks, and fleet deployment strategies, of the world’s three largest common feeder operators – and seen AD Ports’ Global Feeder Services significantly close the gap on the market leaders. According to new analysis from Alphaliner, the Middle East conflict, now in its eighth month, has forced the two largest operators, X-Press Feeders and DP Worldm to reduce their ... The post Gulf conflict upsets networks – and fleet size – of biggest feeder operators appeared first on The Loadstar .
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