Container shipping costs to Middle East rise for 3rd straight month in May amid lingering tensions - The Korea Times

Container shipping costs to Middle East rise for 3rd straight month in May amid lingering tensions

Container shipping from South Korea to Middle East surged 4.9% in May to 6.81 million won—third straight monthly gain since February. Trump's Iran peace deal announcement hasn't reversed cost escalation yet, signaling extended supply chain volatility for IT infrastructure procurement.