SATS says Middle East conflict may drive up air freight demand

Golden Ten Data, March 6 – Air cargo service provider SATS stated in a declaration that transportation disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict may prompt a shift from land and sea freight to air freight. "In a rapidly changing environment, the faster response time of air freight makes it the preferred method for transporting time-sensitive goods." Singapore-based SATS has facilities in Oman and Saudi Arabia, and as the Middle East conflict escalates, the airspace in these regions remains open. The company believes these facilities can serve as alternative gateways for Gulf Cooperation Council countries affected by airspace closures, enabling the transport of emergency and other time-sensitive goods.