CNBC
• Priyanka Salve
Middle East conflict cuts global air‑cargo capacity by >20%, stranding perishables and aircraft parts
An escalating Middle East conflict has reduced global air‑cargo capacity by more than one‑fifth, grounding passenger and freighter services across key hubs including Doha and Dubai and leaving perishables, aircraft components and other goods stuck. Shippers report surging freight rates and industry executives warn of growing backlogs and supply‑chain disruption.
