Global logistics face rising costs and supply chain pressures

Global logistics sectors are facing increased pressure from geopolitical tensions and rising transport costs, necessitating more resilient supply chain strategies.

Emirates SkyCargo is positioning air freight as a critical tool for maintaining stable international goods flows, particularly for time-sensitive, high-value, or perishable items such as pharmaceuticals and precision engineering. Utilizing its Dubai hub, the company leverages a fleet of 17 cargo aircraft and significant belly capacity from 266 wide-body passenger planes to connect European markets with Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australasia, often within 48 hours.

In Vietnam, logistics has become a significant bottleneck for agricultural and seafood exports. High container freight rates from Asia to North America and Europe have impacted price competitiveness and profit margins. For example, rates from the Far East to the US West Coast rose significantly in July 2026. Geopolitical disruptions have also forced some exporters to shift to more expensive air freight to preserve product quality. Additionally, domestic transport challenges in Vietnam, such as a heavy reliance on road transport and limited connectivity in production zones like the Mekong Delta, add further costs and complexity to the export process.