Middle East Crisis: Why Are Freight Rates Rising in Waves and what’s next? Xeneta Chief Analyst Answers

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Containerized imports and exports in the Middle East collapsed sharply following the escalation of regional conflict, with imports down 64% and exports down 62% year-on-year for March. This decline is a clear indicator of the conflict's severe impact on maritime trade and logistics in the region.

Latest data shows containerized imports into the Middle East collapsed in the month immediately following the escalation of conflict at the end of February, down 64% in March year-on-year. Exports from the region were down 62% year-on-year. The data, released by Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics this week, is the clearest sign of the magnitude ...

World Conflict Politics Markets Shipping Middle East freight rates conflict containerized trade maritime logistics import collapse export collapse

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