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Posted by David Sexton
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9 April, 2026
SHIPPING giant A.P. Moller-Maersk says a ceasefire announced in the Persian Gulf conflict does not yet provide the “full maritime certainty” that would allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a customer advisory from late on Wednesday night Australian time, the company said it welcomed the announced ceasefire and the public statements that commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz may again be possible – albeit for a limited period initially.
“Information and details available remain very limited and we are working with urgency to obtain further clarity,” the company said in a statement.
“The ceasefire may create transit opportunities, but it does not yet provide full maritime certainty, and we need to understand all potential conditions attached.
“The safety of our seafarers, vessels, and cargo remains Maersk’s highest priority.”
The company said any decision to transit the Strait of Hormuz would be based upon continuous risk assessments, close monitoring of the security situation, and available guidance from relevant authorities and partners.
APM said visibility for now was low and it expected the situation would remain dynamic.
“At this point, we are taking a cautious approach, and we are not making any changes to specific services,” it stated.
“We continue to assess the implications of the ceasefire, and we will communicate directly about potential impacts to schedules, routing, or contingency measures as soon as possible.
“Whilst the ceasefire is a positive step towards to stability, the situation in the region remains volatile.”
APM said it would continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates.
“We encourage you to stay in close dialogue for the latest guidance on your cargo, as well as continue to check our page on the situation,” it concluded.
