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Redington ramps up air freight to Middle East as Hormuz closure slashes sea logistics
India
Published on 15 May 2026
Strait of Hormuz closure pushed most shipments to air
Indian IT distributor Redington has sharply increased air freight deliveries to the Middle East after conflict disrupted sea routes and closed the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing capacity and driving up rates. The company says air has replaced much of its former sea share since late February, with higher fuel costs contributing. Redington also redistributed inventory, rerouted logistics via Saudi Arabia and Oman, and arranged alternative insurance after insurers withdrew war-risk coverage. Despite demand dips in UAE and Saudi Arabia, it expects 10% to 15% revenue growth in FY2027.
- Redington increased air freight to serve Middle East customers amid disrupted sea routes
- Air freight rates surged after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began in late February
- Managing director says the Strait of Hormuz closure shifted a large share to air
- War-risk insurance was withdrawn, prompting Redington to secure alternative coverage
- Inventory was redistributed across warehouses to limit disruption from the conflict
- Company expects revenue growth of 10% to 15% in fiscal 2027
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