The Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption has thrown global grain trade into crisis this week as major lines suspend transit following the outbreak of open conflict in West Asia, stranding vital shipments of rice, wheat, and barley destined for the Gulf region.

With severe implications for perishable and specialized agricultural cargo, CMA CGM has also halted all reefer (refrigerated container) bookings to and from a wide range of West Asian and Red Sea countries, including Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt. This will directly impact shipments of temperature-sensitive goods like certain seeds, specialized ingredients, and processed foods.

https://millingandgrain.com/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-disruption-grain/

When your boss tells you:
We are all in the same boat:

Everyone's focused on oil — but it's not just oil:

- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) imports 80-90% of its food
- Saudi Arabia, 80%
- Kuwait, 95%

With the Strait closed (or even "open" but with rates exploding 650%), the literal lifeline of these nations is cut off.

And yes, with UAE/Saudi Arabia/Qatar stopping oil production, we are quickly entering an energy crisis that will have DRASTIC effects on food availability and pricing.

Be prepared...

- @iceagefarmer