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Air Cargo Crisis: Middle East Conflict Disrupts Clothing Shipments to Big Retailers

The Middle East conflict has caused a significant disruption in air cargo, with shipments of clothes for major retailers like Zaras parent company Inditex stuck at airports in Bangladesh and India. Airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways have cancelled flights, leaving cargo from manufacturers unable to move. Dubais main airport shut down for days, and the Gulf carriers handle most air cargo from South Asia, making the situation dire. Manufacturers are facing doubled freight costs and overloaded flights, leading to price spikes and potential supply shortages.

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