Ocean shipping woes ease while Mexico rail lines get squeezed

Global transportation and shipping industries face multiple challenges, including unrest, weather, tight rail capacity and labor disputes.

Ann Reus
October 9, 2024
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From attacks by Houthi forces in the Red Sea to drought affecting water levels in the Panama Canal to rail service capacity issues in Mexico, agricultural shipping has faced several challenges in recent years.

The Suez Canal in Egypt, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, is a critical passage for approximately 12% to 15% of global trade, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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