The Ukraine crisis has presented a fresh blow to global supply chains already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, with the war between Russia and Ukraine further inflating transportation costs and disrupting logistics networks.
Shipping rates were high even before Russia began its invasion late last month, but freight forwarders are now demanding higher payment to deliver goods, which will result in rising costs for manufacturers.
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