Summary: Middle East disruption continues to influence routing and transport capacity as customers prepare for quarter four demand. This month’s update covers seasonal export preparations in Africa, changes to UAE air connections and warehousing requirements in Saudi Arabia, with guidance to support shipment and inventory planning.
Table of contents
• Executive summary
• Ocean Update
• Air Freight Update
• Warehousing and Distribution Update
• Logistics Services Update
• Useful Links
Executive summary
Supply chain planning across IMEA continues to be shaped by changing operating conditions in the Middle East and preparations for seasonal exports. In Africa, South African grape exports and Kenya’s mango season are approaching, while increasing pulses shipments from Tanzania are driving demand for 20-foot containers. (....)