Middle East Crisis: Why Are Freight Rates Rising in Waves and what’s next? Xeneta Chief Analyst Answers

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Containerized imports into the Middle East collapsed 64% in March 2026. Learn how the wave pattern of freight rate spikes is hitting global trades, and what shippers should do now.

Latest data shows containerized imports into the Middle East collapsed in the month immediately following the escalation of conflict at the end of February, down 64% in March year-on-year. Exports from the region were down 62% year-on-year.

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