News / Sea-air services disrupted and rates soar as airlines suspend more flights

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Sea-air shipments via Dubai and Singapore to Europe and the US have either been suspended or seen prices soar.

Aeromar, which specialises in sea freight to Dubai and onward travel by air, said it had suspended its services with immediate effect, although all cargo currently on route would continue.

It said it had been forced to make this decision as airlines began cancelling flights from Dubai.

“We can fix rates three weeks in advance, but if during the sea voyage, flights get cancelled, it’s ...