War Related Operational Disruptions in the Middle East – Armed Conflict Impacting Global Air and Ocean Freight Operations Dear friends, Fracht would like to inform customers and partners of severe and ongoing operational disruptions in the Middle East, arising from the current armed conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran. As a direct consequence of this war and related governmental and military actions, the Strait of Hormuz has been temporarily closed, and multiple airports across the Middle East have been shut down or are operating under significant restrictions. Operational Impact These war related developments are having a substantial effect on global supply chains. Customers should expect: • Major delays to air, ocean, and multimodal shipments • Significant congestion and backlogs at alternative ports and airports • Extended transit times due to rerouting and capacity limitations • Cascading effects across global trade lanes beyond the immediate region Given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East aviation hubs, the impact is global in scope and not limited to regional cargo.

Fracht Response Fracht teams worldwide are actively: • Monitoring the situation in close coordination with carriers, authorities, and local partners • Assessing alternative routings and contingency solutions where operationally and legally feasible • Providing shipment specific updates to affected customers Despite these efforts, the war related nature of the disruptions means that certain delays and cancellations are unavoidable. We appreciate our customers’ understanding and cooperation during this exceptional situation. Our teams remain fully committed to minimizing disruption and supporting your supply chains to the greatest extent possible.