The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created significant turbulence in international trade.
Strategic shipping routes such as the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz face heightened risks, forcing vessels to reroute and increasing transit times.
Rising oil prices, surging insurance premiums, and unpredictable supply chains are reshaping the global logistics landscape.
For customs, freight forwarding and supply chain professionals, this is not just a geopolitical crisis – it is a direct challenge to the skills and proficiency that define our profession.
- This is an excerpt of a column by Ingrid du Buisson, CEO of the Institute of Customs and Freight Forwarding. Read the full opinion piece in our “Columns” section.
