Alternative shipping routes – by air, sea and land – have been activated to ensure that Bahrain’s food needs are met, officials from the Bahrain Chamber said yesterday.
A meeting, bringing together representatives of the food sector and logistics industry, was held at the Bahrain Chamber to review supply chains in light of ongoing regional developments.
“Logistics operators have begun utilising airports and seaports in Saudi Arabia as alternative gateways,” Bahrain Chamber transport and logistics committee chairman Jassim Al Mousawi said.
“Containers are being transported via the Red Sea and then moved overland to Gulf countries.
“The King Fahad Causeway is operating around the clock to facilitate truck movement and accelerate the arrival of supplies, further reinforcing supply chain stability across the region.”
Participants in the meeting reviewed the latest developments related to import and export activity, the flow of goods through ports and entry points, and potential scenarios that the food and logistics sectors may encounter in the current regional environment.
Food sector committee chairman Khalid Al Amin said the Bahrain Chamber is in close co-ordination with relevant government bodies and shipping companies to monitor the situation.
“Food supply chains in Bahrain remain stable, and the flow of goods into the kingdom continues without disruption,” he affirmed.
“Modern global trade depends on flexibility and the availability of multiple shipping options to address any potential disruption in maritime or air transport,” he noted.
“Diversifying shipping routes and identifying alternative ports and logistical channels is a key step in maintaining supply stability.”
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