Red Sea conflict continues to weigh on logistics sector


Kenanga Research said prolonged conflict in the Middle East is weighing down on the Asia-Europe trade. — Bloomberg

PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research remains “neutral” on the seaport and logistics sector’s prospects, as the Red Sea conflict continues to disrupt Asia-Europe trade.

Roughly a third of global container volume comes from the Asia-Europe route, but the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, with no immediate sign of the Red Sea tensions de-escalating, is weighing down on the Asia-Europe trade, the research house said.

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