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news El Financiero 2026-04-13

Global Shipping Costs Rise Due to Middle East Conflict, Impacting Mexico

Disruptions in global maritime transport, stemming from the Middle East conflict, are increasing shipping insurance and logistics costs. These rising expenses are beginning to impact consumer goods prices and internal commodity costs within Mexico.


Las afectaciones en el transporte marítimo ha alcanzado a las mercancías que llegan a puertos de Tamaulipas y Veracruz. <p>El <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/13/eu-bloquea-estrecho-de-ormuz-en-vivo-sigue-las-medidas-de-trump-minuto-a-minuto/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/13/eu-bloquea-estrecho-de-ormuz-en-vivo-sigue-las-medidas-de-trump-minuto-a-minuto/">conflicto en el Estrecho de Ormuz</a> ya encarece el <b>transpo...

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