Ferrari resuming Middle East shipments after war-linked pause (updated)

Ferrari NV

26/03/2026 20:52

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March 26 (Reuters) -
Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari RACE.MI has resumed vehicle shipments to the
Middle East
 after a week's pause caused by regional challenges, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 after which
Iran
 launched strikes against Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states, which halted shipping lines as well as effectively blocking Middle East fuel exports via the Strait of Hormuz.

"Temporary logistical issues, due to challenges in the region, have been resolved," Ferrari said in a statement.

"The company has actively managed to identify solutions, including the re-routing of seafreight and the use of airfreight where needed."

Ferrari last week temporarily
suspended
 deliveries in the region.

Maserati, the luxury brand within the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis STLAM.MI, also said last week it was pausing its shipments in the region, adding it was considering alternative solutions to deliver its cars safely.

Maserati did not provide an update on Thursday.

 (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City and Giulio Piovaccari in Milan; Editing by Mark Porter and Chris Reese)

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