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    War and the virus have led to a spike in transport costs

    The cost of shipping a container on the world’s transoceanic trade routes increased seven-fold in the 18 months following March 2020, while the cost of shipping bulk commodities spiked even more 

    Shishir Asthana
    April 12, 2022 / 11:10 IST
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