Two cargo vessels operated by Quebec-based Desgagnés have been forced to repeatedly postpone their departure from the Persian Gulf, remaining trapped in the region for nearly five months amid ongoing Middle East hostilities.
The Montreal shipping firm’s freighters, which were transporting general cargo to ports in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE when the conflict escalated, continue to face significant barriers to exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The operational paralysis of these vessels highlights the gap between diplomatic agreements and on-the-ground execution.
While a large-scale evacuation plan backed by both Iran and the United States has been established to facilitate the exit of more than 11,000 seafarers currently stranded in the Gulf, the practical implementation remains fraught with delays.
Desgagnés’ repeated postponements suggest that security assessments and logistical coordination are still preventing a smooth flow of commercial traffic through the chokepoint.
This development adds to the broader market narrative of persistent shipping risk in the region.