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Middle East tensions could push up logistics costs of some goods by up to 30%, say retailers

 05/03/2026 2 Views
Middle East tensions could push up logistics costs of some goods by up to 30%, say retailers


HIGHER LOGISTICS COSTS

Since the war broke out last weekend, Mr Ramzani said his logistics costs have gone up by 25 per cent, which he has absorbed so far.

Dates, which Muslims eat during their pre-dawn meals and to break their fast, are transported in refrigerated containers to keep them fresh.

However, major shipping lines have imposed war risk surcharges on cargo moving to and from the Middle East. These surcharges can reach up to S$5,000 (US$3,920) per container.

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