Soaring Air Cargo Rates Threaten Bangladesh's Perishable Exports
Air cargo rates from Bangladesh have nearly doubled, placing immense pressure on the country's perishable export sector. Exporters of fruits and vegetables are struggling to remain competitive as freight costs to key markets in the Middle East and Europe become prohibitive. This rate hike is driven by a surge in demand from the high-yield garment industry, which is consuming most of the available air freight capacity. Consequently, airlines are prioritizing apparel shipments over lower-margin perishables, leading to significant losses for farmers and exporters. Industry leaders are now calling for government intervention to secure cargo space and stabilize the trade.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/rising-aircargo-rates-take-a-bite-out-of-bangladeshs-perishable-exports/
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