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Global container freight prices surge 130% since February amid Middle East tensions: Jefferies

Global container freight prices surge 130% since February amid Middle East tensions: Jefferies

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Global container freight rates have surged by 130 percent since February 2026 due to Middle East tensions. India's container-based export-import trade has shown strong growth with a 23 percent increase in September. Exports to the United States grew significantly, while those to the UAE and Saudi…

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