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High ImpactApr 20, 2026Middle East Blockade Escalates: Strait of Hormuz Tensions Hit Supply Chains
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have intensified with the number of countries blockading the Strait of Hormuz doubling since the previous week, creating a critical supply chain crisis. This s
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactApr 20, 2026Asia-Europe Shipping Faces Overcapacity as Spot Rates Fall
The Asia-Europe container shipping market is showing clear signs of overcapacity as spot rates have declined steadily over three weeks and shipper demand remains uncertain. Freight forwarders report e
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