As Mr Woodall observes: “The substantial investments in infrastructure that are being made throughout the Middle East, combined with the higher demand for consumer goods as a result of the improved buying power of the average consumer in the region, are driving imports.ike many other carriers, Maersk Line is also concerned by the drop in freight rates for cargoes moving into the Middle East that has been seen this year.n Mr Woodall’s opinion: “Generally, freight rates cannot be sustained at current levels. If Middle East customers want a choice of quality carriers to pick from, rates on most trades will have to be adjusted in an upwards direction.
Maersk promises larger and faster vessels on its Middle East routes
As Mr Woodall observes: “The substantial investments in infrastructure that are being made throughout the Middle East, combined with the higher demand for consumer goods as a result of the improved buying power of the average consumer in the region, are driving imports.ike many other carriers, Maersk Line is also concerned by the drop in freight rates for cargoes moving into the Middle East that has been seen this year.n Mr Woodall’s opinion: “Generally, freight rates cannot be sustained at current levels. If Middle East customers want a choice of quality carriers to pick from, rates on most trades will have to be adjusted in an upwards direction.