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Saudi Arabia attacks threaten dry fruit trade with higher freight costs

Saudi Arabia attacks threaten dry fruit trade with higher freight costs
Image: Deccan Herald

Importers and exporters in Bengaluru face uncertainty due to attacks in Saudi Arabia and escalating tensions in West Asia. Traders noted that prices for goods from Saudi Arabia, such as dates and Zamzam water, have started rising. The cost of transporting a single shipping container has increased to Rs 4,000 from Rs 1,500.

Originally reported by Deccan Herald Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
BengaluruSaudi ArabiaDry Fruit TradeInflationSupply Chain