Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted regional shipping, significantly impacting Dubai's fresh produce market, a critical sector in the Gulf's major trade hub that heavily relies on imports. Industry experts note that local businesses are actively exploring alternative logistics solutions. read more

On 5 February 2026, Riaan Strydom and his team were in the orchard after a day of harvesting early Golden Delicious apples when they were suddenly hit by hail and an unprecedented wind during the harvest season, he recalls. "And it happened at the worst possible time of the year." read more

Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies. The main repercussions so far concern the sector. read more

The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually. read more

It's paradoxical. The importance of logistics is being discovered even by most industries that daily use it and should know it's an essential component of the costs of their finished products, only on the wings of an emergency and, as in the specific case, read more

India's fresh produce industry is preparing for a possible oversupply scenario due to the Gulf conflict disrupting exports from the country, causing global suppliers to redirect shipments intended for the Middle East to India. read more

"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients. read more

The geopolitical instability in the Middle East has impacted the logistics of wholesale markets in the Canary Islands on March 11, 2026. The closure of shipping routes and increased freight costs due to the crisis in Iran have led to higher expenses for goods supplied to the tourism sector in Maspalomas and Mogán. read more

Recent tensions in the Middle East have disrupted regional shipping, impacting Dubai's fresh produce market, which heavily relies on imports. Industry sources indicate that local businesses are exploring alternative logistics options to ensure a steady supply amidst ongoing delays. read more

Alphonso-quality mangoes grown in the regions of Dharwad, Belagavi, and parts of Haveri in India have been supplying export markets in the Middle East for over a decade. Growers have been exporting the fruit to countries such as Abu Dhabi, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Iraq. read more

"One week into the conflict, we can say that the Italian apple sector, no stranger to dealing with crises and geopolitical instability, has essentially weathered the shock caused by the war: the difficulties arising in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns." read more

Prices for several locally produced fruits and vegetables have increased in markets across Morocco. Consumers are feeling the strain on their household purchasing power and are skeptical of explanations attributing the increases to geopolitical events like the war in Iran. Industry representatives, on the other hand, claim that read more

While the war in the Middle East continues to complicate logistics and lengthen transit times, Egyptian orange exporters are managing to hold their own, thanks to strong demand that defies logistical challenges and their experience in maintaining freshness through long transit times, gained read more

Zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz w związku z wojną w Iranie wpłynęło na ruch statków i wzbudziło obawy dotyczące globalnej logistyki. Od rozpoczęcia konfliktu około tydzień temu niewiele statków przeszło przez cieśninę. Zamknięcie wpływa na ruch tankowców naftowych i podbija cenę ropy. read more

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South African exporters sending fruit to the Middle East have reported that a significant number of containers are still on ships in the Gulf, as they were unable to be unloaded at local ports. read more

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One week after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Italian honey supply chain continues to ensure the regularity of shipments to markets in the area. Despite concerns related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, logistical flows remain steady. read more

The avocado season in Kenya is about to begin, with a meeting held today to determine the official launch date for the campaign. The season is starting amidst a tense atmosphere, characterized by a shortage of avocados in the market and the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. read more

"Nie ma potrzeby martwić się o ograniczenia dotyczące dostaw świeżych produktów spożywczych; oferta produktów dostępnych w Niemczech jest zbyt różnorodna, aby to miało miejsce," wyjaśnił Jürgen Bruch (po prawej), prezydent Deutscher Fruchthandelsverband (DFHV), w wywiadzie ekskluzywnym. Oczywiście, sytuacja" read more