Dubai has 10 days of fresh produce left

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasingly disrupting global trade flows. The consequences are being felt in both air and sea transport.

The global air transport market has now lost around 18% of its capacity, reports Heute, citing Stefan Paul, CEO of logistics giant Kühne+Nagel.

“In Dubai, for example, there is only enough fresh produce for about ten days,” warns Paul.

The situation could be particularly threatening for fresh produce – vegetables and fruit. Many countries in the region are heavily dependent on imports. If the conflict drags on for a long time, according to the logistics manager, serious supply disruptions are inevitable.

Although transportation via Saudi Arabia is theoretically possible, Paul notes that the available capacity is barely enough to replace the cargo of just one container ship. Such a ship typically carries up to 20,000 containers, a volume that is virtually impossible to cover by road.

In Europe, the effects of the war in the Middle East remain relatively limited. Apart from a significant increase in energy prices, supply chains have so far suffered less damage.

In Dubai and other major shopping centers in the Middle East, many stores are closed or operating with minimal staff. The escalation of the conflict in the region has caused serious chaos for businesses and tourism flows.

Tags: UAE, food, war