Given the impact on international trade caused by the war between Israel and Iran , freight forwarders expect this activity to gradually return to normal. However, in the event of a possible resurgence of hostilities, the feasibility of redesigning routes, among other measures, is being analyzed .
Eva María Muñoz, president of the Mexican Association of Freight Forwarders (Amacarga) , said that although the confrontation has ended, they remain on alert in the face of an uncertain scenario.
Therefore, they are analyzing route redesigns and also changes to contracts governing international trade operations , incorporating more robust geopolitical risk clauses.
“We expect a gradual normalization of international trade activities following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but some strategic and sensitive sectors in the global market remain uncertain due to a possible resumption of hostilities,” Muñoz said.
He explained that during the armed conflict, the availability of regular freight transportation spaces between Asia and Europe was affected , resulting in delays in deliveries in sectors such as the automotive, agri-food, and electronics industries.
Among the negative effects of the short period of the confrontation, Eva María Muñoz commented that there were increases in marine insurance premiums, which were added to the increase in transportation costs that had been dragging on for several weeks due to the shortage of containers generated by the United States due to an overdemand for Chinese products.
In this regard, Muñoz commented that among the alternatives implemented in recent days, some operators opted for intermodal and emergency ground solutions , which entailed higher logistics costs.
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