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Container flows through the Gulf region are increasingly being rerouted via alternative corridors.

Freight rates climb as conflict disrupts global cold chain flows

By Eamonn Ryan

For temperature-sensitive goods, the integrity of the cold chain depends not only on refrigeration technology but also on reliable, predictable logistics. When geopolitical tensions disrupt shipping lanes and air corridors, the impact is felt immediately in the movement of perishables such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Recent volatility in global freight markets is now placing additional cost and timing pressures on cold chain operators worldwide. Read More »Freight rates climb as conflict disrupts global cold chain flows