The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlighted the far-reaching economic consequences of these disruptions, which pose a direct threat to global supply chains, causing delays and increasing costs. This has particularly affected developing countries, underscoring the need for rapid adaptation by the shipping industry and vital international cooperation.
The Red Sea crisis has impacted air cargo iceland whatsapp number database tonnage, with global air cargo tonnage increasing by 24% in the second week of January 2024, outstripping last year’s trend. Growth was particularly pronounced in cargo from Asia Pacific, the Middle East and South Asia to Europe, likely due to disruptions to Red Sea shipping.
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