Middle East transshipment and supply chain shifts double SE Asia freight rates

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By Emily KuoApr 20, 2026, 7:02 pm196 ptsTrendingTop
Given the US-China trade war, many Taiwanese businesses and Chinese manufacturers relocated production lines to Southeast Asia, boosting shipment demand from the region. Now, escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel costs, while international cargo flights are being diverted or crowded into…

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