Iran war wreaking havoc on cargo, global delays likely

War sends cargo to the skies

Military conflict, like the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, can wreck carefully planned cargo routes. While some ships were sent around the Horn of Africa to avoid the Red Sea, other merchants are pivoting to a costlier measure: transporting goods via airplane. The catch? Air cargo often travels through major airport hubs in the Persian Gulf. In this episode, logistics economics and geopolitical conflicts collide. Plus: Retailers release holida…

Iran war wreaking havoc on cargo, global delays likely

: Markets in the Middle East will be affected first and worst

Iran-U.S. war chokes key shipping lane and threatens global cargo industry

The war in Iran is choking off a key shipping route in the global supply chain, potentially leading to massive delays in the flow of goods to American consumers