Tag: Red Sea Squeeze Exporters Take Flight to Avoid Bottlenecks

Red Sea Squeeze Exporters Take Flight to Avoid Bottlenecks The Red Sea, once a bustling trade artery, has become a bottleneck for global shipping. Attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants have disrupted operations, pushing container shipping costs through the roof and leaving exporters scrambling for alternatives. But in this turbulent sea, a solution is taking flight: cargo planes. The Burning Deck of Delays: For toy, apparel, tea, and auto parts manufacturers, the Red Sea chaos is a logistical nightmare. Delays have pushed delivery schedules into disarray, threatening holiday sales and straining supply chains. With traditional ocean routes facing extended voyages and skyrocketing costs, exporters are turning to the skies for a quicker, albeit pricier, escape. Taking Off with Cargo:...