Italy's Ferrari resumes shipments to Middle East after war pause

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Italy’s Ferrari resumes shipments to Middle East after war pause

March 27, 2026

ROME,— Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari resumed vehicle shipments to the Middle East after a one week pause caused by regional challenges, the company said in a statement on Thursday, Reuters reported.

The disruption followed events on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel attacked Iran. Iran then launched airstrikes against Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states.

The situation halted shipping lines and effectively blocked fuel exports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ferrari said temporary logistical issues linked to the situation in the region have now been resolved. It said the company identified solutions, including rerouting sea freight and using air freight when required.

The carmaker had suspended deliveries in the region last week as conditions worsened.

Maserati, a luxury brand under the Franco Italian automaker Stellantis, said last week it was also pausing shipments in the region. It added it was studying alternative ways to deliver vehicles safely. Maserati gave no update on Thursday.

Tensions in the Middle East rose after joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

Iran responded with hundreds of missile and drone attacks targeting sites in the Gulf region. Reported targets included airports, seaports, hotels, residential areas, and oil facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Strikes are ongoing, with the UAE and other Gulf countries intercepting dozens of missiles and drones each day.

(With files from Reuters)