Global container freight rates have surged 130 percent since February 2026 amid tensions in West Asia, according to Jefferies analysis cited by multiple Indian news outlets. The spike in shipping costs coincides with disruptions to major maritime routes in the region. Despite elevated freight expenses, India's container-based export-import trade grew 23 percent in September 2026, suggesting resilience in the country's trade activity despite higher logistics costs.
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