Freight Rates to Remain Elevated Until Months After Peace Restores
Aramex CEO Amadou Diallo anticipates that the logistics industry will face high freight rates for at least six to twelve months after regional conflicts subside. With current supply chain disruptions, including shipping line withdrawals, flight cancellations, and port congestion, the company emphasizes that market normalization cannot happen overnight. Despite these headwinds, Aramex has achieved record-breaking revenue growth by utilizing creative multimodal transport solutions, such as leveraging Turkish ports and overland routes to bypass regional bottlenecks, while keeping cost increases for customers at a minimum.
Looking ahead, Aramex is leaning into technological innovation and regional expansion to maintain its momentum. Under the "Accelerate28" strategy, the company is integrating AI for route optimization and exploring drone technology for middle-mile logistics to overcome dense urban congestion. As manufacturing shifts from traditional hubs in Asia toward the Middle East and Africa, Aramex is positioning itself as a central player in this evolving landscape. By prioritizing localized infrastructure development and high-tech efficiency, the leadership remains confident in sustaining double-digit growth while navigating the broader complexities of todayâs geopolitical climate.