Its president Datuk Dr Tony Chia said shipping lines are currently declining reefer cargo bookings of such items. “At present, shipping lines have become highly selective in accepting cargo destined to the affected areas. “Cargo bound for Upper Gulf markets are currently not being accepted by many carriers due to lack of viable routing solutions. As for Jeddah, Chia said some cargo is being routed via Nhava Sheva Port as an alternative connection point. The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board said the main impact has been on supply chain operations with exporters facing shipping delays, higher insurance costs and route disruptions.

Source: The Star March 20, 2026 02:24 UTC