{"id":42397,"date":"2026-03-19T20:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/il.dsv.com\/?p=42397"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:08:56","slug":"2-flash-update-19-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/il.dsv.com\/en\/2-flash-update-19-03-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"#2 Flash update – 19\/03\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Customers,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Below is an updated daily status report regarding the activity of the supply chain in Israel, derived from the regional security situation.<\/div>\n
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GENERAL \u00a0<\/strong>
\nAs a result of the crisis, and particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we are seeing increases in international transportation costs and the imposition of surcharges across all destinations by shipping lines and airlines, for both import and export.<\/div>\n
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Ground transportation carriers in Europe and the United States have increased the fuel surcharge by 18% for road transport services, including pickups and final deliveries to customers.
\nPrice quotations will be updated to include this surcharge starting today. (Customers billed according to older rate sheets will be charged this additional fee on top of the existing price).<\/div>\n
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Ground transportation carriers in Europe and the United States<\/strong>\u00a0have increased the fuel surcharge by 18% for road transport services, including pickups and final deliveries to customers. Price quotations will be updated to include this surcharge starting today. (Customers billed according to older rates will be charged this additional fee on top of the existing price).<\/p>\n

At this stage, flights to and from Israel are operated mainly by Israeli airlines – cargo capacity is very limited and transportation rates are higher than usual.
\nIn addition, there are cooperative arrangements between international airlines and Israeli carriers, as well as the operation of charter flights, enabling an expansion of available solutions and broader connectivity to major destinations worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

El Al<\/strong>\u00a0Airlines announced that starting March 22, 2026, cargo can also be transported on passenger flights operating as part of the rescue flight program to and from Israel on routes to\/from New York, to\/from London, and Bangkok (import only), subject to approval by security authorities and aviation regulators. (At this stage, dangerous goods cannot be transported on these flights). Initial priority will be given to old shipments that have been stuck since the beginning of the war.
\nA link<\/a>\u00a0to El Al\u2019s announcement is attached.<\/div>\n
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Arkia Airlines<\/strong>\u00a0announced that starting March 22, 2026, cargo can also be transported on cargo can also be transported on passenger flights with wide\u2011body aircrafts (upto 1.60 M Height) operating as part of the rescue flight program to and from Israel to JFK , & from there to United Airlines\u2019 network destinations.<\/div>\n
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The Israeli Customs Authority<\/strong>\u00a0is operating in electronic mode.<\/div>\n
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Israel\u2019s seaports\u00a0<\/strong>are operating with restrictions on the handling of hazardous materials.Below is a link<\/a>\u00a0to the\u00a0Home Front Command guidelines<\/strong>\u00a0for handling hazardous materials, including an updated list of substances defined as posing a potential risk to the population.
\nDue to the situation – even for materials permitted for import according to the guidelines – the ordering process, container loading, and actual shipment are subject to final approval by the shipping companies for loading hazardous materials onto their vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Land border crossings cargo<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 are operating in a limited format.
\nDue to the Eid al-Fitr holiday, some crossings are temporarily closed.
\n–\u00a0Jordan River Crossing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 closed today for cargo operations. The terminal is open for passenger traffic.
\n–\u00a0Allenby Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 open today. Activity is partial, according to the list provided to customers by the terminal management.
\n–\u00a0Aqaba Crossing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 open today.
\n–\u00a0Nitzana Crossing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 closed today. On Sunday and Monday, March 22\u201323, 2026, the Israeli terminal will open for cargo removal from storage and maintenance work. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the terminal will reopen for full operations.<\/div>\n
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Import to Israel<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn addition to regular operations with El Al and CAL, DSV also provides ad\u2011hoc charter solutions as needed – as part of its suite of services during periods of high demand and operational uncertainty.
\nCAL Airlines<\/strong>\u00a0is increasing fuel surcharges starting March 23, 2026 on shipments from Europe and the United States.<\/div>\n
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United States<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0CAL<\/strong>\u00a0operates daily cargo flights via direct\/indirect service (Li\u00e8ge). There is high demand for cargo capacity due to the suspension of flights by international airlines.
\nAdditionally, CAL operates weekly flights to Houston and Atlanta via Li\u00e8ge.
\n\u2022\u00a0ELAL\u00a0<\/strong>is working on cargo security clearance until commercial airspace reopens for cargo on passenger flights.
\n\u2022\u00a0ELAL\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 starting March 22, 2026, cargo can also be transported on passenger rescue flights to Israel from New York, subject to approval by security and aviation authorities (dangerous goods are not permitted at this stage). Priority is given to older shipments stuck since the beginning of the war.
\n\u2022\u00a0United\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 transporting cargo to Athens, with onward connection via El Al. Athens serves as El Al\u2019s hub for transatlantic flights to and from Israel.<\/div>\n
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Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n