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Perishables to plane parts stranded as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

An escalating Middle East conflict has significantly reduced global air cargo capacity by over one-fifth, leading to increased freight rates and potential backlogs. Key hubs like Doha and Dubai are grounded, impacting shipments from fresh produce to airplane parts. This disruption is particularly affecting Asia-Europe routes, with Chinese carriers potentially gaining an advantage due to airspace access.

5 Mar 2026 11:15 am