{"id":5205,"date":"2026-03-16T10:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogeseitalia.it\/?p=5205"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:17:13","slug":"middle-east-conflict-is-creating-a-three-layer-cost-impact-for-european-and-italian-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogeseitalia.it\/en\/articles\/news\/middle-east-conflict-is-creating-a-three-layer-cost-impact-for-european-and-italian-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle East conflict is creating a three-layer cost impact for European and Italian trade,"},"content":{"rendered":"

Middle East conflict is creating a three-layer cost impact for European and Italian trade, says Sogese<\/h2>\n

\u25cf For European supply chains, the crisis effectively creates a threefold pressure on logistics costs
\nthrough longer routes, higher risk premiums, and container imbalances and can cause a 2\u20133x
\nlonger supply chain recovery time
\n\u25cf For Italy, while ports remain open, the operational landscape is increasingly strained by yard
\ncongestion and labor disruptions at gateways like Livorno and Salerno. For Italian exporters, the
\ncrisis has shifted from a threat of port closures to the daily reality of inflated freight costs and the
\nlogistical complexity of &#39;last mile&#39; Mediterranean feeder legs<\/p>\n

Livorno, Italy, 12 March 2026<\/h3>\n

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to reshape
\nglobal shipping routes and place growing pressure on European supply chains, with Italian
\nbusinesses facing longer transit times, rising freight costs, and increasing uncertainty in logistics
\nplanning, according to container logistics specialist Sogese. According to Sogese, a growing
\nnumber of containers remain stranded across ports and terminals in the Gulf region, disrupting
\nnormal cargo flows and equipment rotation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe crisis is already creating pressure on local businesses operating in the region,\u201d said Andrea<\/strong>
\nMonti, CEO and Managing Director of<\/strong> Sogese<\/a>. \u201cEach container trapped in the Middle East
\neffectively removes multiple pieces of equipment from circulation across global trade routes. This
\nhas an immediate knock-on effect on payment cycles, because shipments cannot be completed
\nwhile the cargo is held up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShipping networks are adapting rapidly to a much more uncertain geopolitical environment,\u201d
\nadded Monti. \u201cThe combined pressure from the Red Sea security situation and the tensions around
\nthe Strait of Hormuz is forcing carriers to rethink routes, schedules and risk exposure. For
\nEuropean shippers, this can cause 2\u20133x longer supply chain recovery time which translates into
\nlonger voyages, higher costs and less predictable transit times.\u201d<\/p>\n

The disruption means that carriers and logistics operators may need to reposition containers from
\nother global markets to compensate for the equipment trapped in affected ports. Beyond shipping
\nroutes, the conflict is also creating operational challenges across the logistics chain.
\nEscalating tensions across the region and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have forced
\nmajor container carriers to suspend or reroute services serving the Gulf. Shipping lines including
\nMaersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company<\/strong> have begun
\nredirecting vessels to alternative routes or ports while imposing emergency conflict and war-risk
\nsurcharges on affected cargo.<\/p>\n

The disruption adds to existing pressures across the Red Sea and Suez Canal corridor, creating a
\nhighly complex routing environment for Asia\u2013Europe trade.<\/p>\n

\nFreight rates and container availability under pressure<\/h3>\n

The imbalance in container availability is also expected to create volatility in freight pricing.
\nFreight markets have already begun reflecting the disruption. The Drewry World Container Index
\nshows container freight rates stabilising or rising on several trade lanes, with the Shanghai\u2013Genoa
\nroute trading at roughly $2,800 per 40-foot container in early March.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever equipment becomes trapped in one region of the world, it creates a ripple effect across
\nglobal logistics networks,\u201d Monti explained. \u201cContainers will need to be repositioned from other
\nlocations, which temporarily tightens availability and can put upward pressure on freight and
\ncontainer prices.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Reliability concerns for shipping schedules<\/h3>\n

The crisis would also temporarily disrupt shipping schedules as carriers rearrange services and
\ncargo flows.
\nSogese notes that service realignments and rerouting could create localized congestion in certain
\nports, particularly where diverted cargo volumes suddenly increase.
\n\u201cLogistics networks are extremely interconnected,\u201d Monti said. \u201cWhen routes are rearranged
\nquickly, some ports can suddenly receive more vessels than expected while others see fewer calls.
\nThis can create temporary imbalances, with ships waiting longer to berth and schedules becoming
\nless reliable for a period of time.\u201d
\nItalian ports such as Livorno, Salerno, and Trieste are currently facing some operational<\/strong>
\nheadwinds<\/strong>, with labor strikes and high yard utilization leading to intermittent delays. While it is true
\nthat most Asia\u2013Europe container traffic is now routed around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid
\nregional security concerns in the Gulf, the resulting uneven arrival of vessels has further strained
\nlocal port capacity, prompting congestion surcharges at hubs like Salerno.<\/p>\n

Wider economic implications for Europe<\/h3>\n

Beyond logistics, the crisis is also contributing to volatility in global energy markets. Rising oil and
\ngas prices linked to Middle East tensions are increasing costs for shipping, manufacturing and
\ntransportation across Europe.
\nAccording to Sogese, sustained increases in energy prices could create broader economic risks if
\nthey persist. \u201cEnergy prices are a critical variable for logistics and industrial production,\u201d Monti said.
\n\u201cIf oil and gas costs remain elevated for an extended period, Europe could face the risk of inflation
\nrising without corresponding economic growth. That is a scenario businesses will be watching
\nclosely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nImpact on Italian ports and export sectors<\/h3>\n

For Italy, while ports remain open, the operational landscape is increasingly strained by yard
\ncongestion and labor disruptions at gateways like Livorno and Salerno. While much of the
\nAsia\u2013Europe container traffic has already bypassed the Gulf due to regional tensions, but the<\/p>\n

impact on Italian exports is substantial. Italy\u2019s \u20ac18\u201319 billion annual trade with the GCC spanning
\nacross machinery, aerospace, and agri-food is currently facing delayed schedules, spiked
\ninsurance premiums, and selective booking suspensions. For Italian exporters, the crisis has
\nshifted from a threat of port closures to the daily reality of inflated freight costs and the logistical
\ncomplexity of &#39;last mile&#39; Mediterranean feeder legs.
\n\u201cWhile physically open, Italian ports are continuing to operate under strain, but exporters are
\nstarting to feel the ripple effects,\u201d said Andrea Monti, CEO and Managing Director of Sogese.\u201cThe
\nmain pressure is not at the terminal level but across shipping routes, where longer voyages, higher
\ninsurance costs, and equipment imbalances are making logistics planning more complex for Italian
\nbusinesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nSupply chains adapting to a shifting landscape<\/h3>\n

To mitigate disruptions, logistics providers are exploring alternative transport corridors and
\nmultimodal solutions linking maritime and overland routes across the Middle East and Eastern
\nMediterranean.
\nHowever, Sogese notes that these alternatives have limited capacity and cannot fully replace
\nestablished sea routes in terms of efficiency.
\n\u201cGlobal trade will continue to move, but the environment has clearly become more complex,\u201d Monti
\nsaid. \u201cFor European businesses, the priority now is flexibility in supply chain planning and close
\ncoordination with logistics partners as routes and costs continue to evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n

About Sogese S.r.l<\/h3>\n

Founded in 1980 as a maritime container repair terminal, Sogese S.r.l. has evolved into one of
\nItaly\u2019s established players in container sale, leasing, and maintenance. With over 40 years of
\noperational experience, the company provides dry and refrigerated container solutions across
\ndomestic and international markets. Following its merger with Coremas Polaris in 2025 and the
\nlaunch of a new logistics hub in Taranto, Sogese now operates a commercial and logistics network
\nspanning the length of Italy. Its direct exposure to equipment utilisation, depot activity, and asset
\npricing dynamics enables Sogese to offer grounded market insights into container demand and
\ntrade flows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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