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flag Gulf airspace closures disrupt garment shipments from Bangladesh and India, doubling freight costs and threatening global supply chains.

flag Airspace closures in the Middle East have disrupted garment shipments from Bangladesh and India to global retailers like Zara’s parent company Inditex, as key Gulf carriers Emirates and Qatar Airways halted flights. flag Over half of Bangladesh’s air cargo and about 41% of India’s rely on Gulf hubs for transit to Europe, causing delays and freight costs to double on some routes. flag While many retailers use sea freight, reducing immediate impact, industry leaders warn that further escalation could threaten maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, risking broader supply chain disruptions.

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