According to updates from exporters, shipping lines have ceased operations to the Middle East due to the ongoing war. "No shipping lines are currently going to the Middle East because of the war," Ahmed stated. "When there is a war, sea ports do not remain operational, and our potato and kinnow exports have stopped." While exports to CIS countries continue to flow via land routes through Iran, the maritime route remains frozen. "With $2,000 in surcharges and no guarantee of port operations, our agriculture exports to Middle Eastern countries are at a total standstill," he added.

Source: The Express Tribune March 14, 2026 03:36 UTC