On specific routes, shipping charges have quadrupled. Moving a standard 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container from the UK to Jebel Ali, which previously cost roughly £1,500, has surged to nearly £6,000. When factoring in impromptu storage, land transport, and port fees, shippers are facing unplanned costs extending into the five-figure range per container.
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