Middle East Crisis Paralysis Grips Global Supplu Chain

Mar 7
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The escalating conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran has paralyzed both air and sea logistics. Major hub airport closures have slashed global air cargo capacity by 18%, while the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced major shipping lines to suspend operations. Compounded by rising oil prices and additional U.S. tariffs, global supply chain disruption is inevitable. Companies must urgently secure alternative routes and revise their inventory strategies.

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