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UNHCR says Middle East war drives up shipping costs, hurting refugee aid

UNHCR says freight rates from main supply countries have risen nearly 18% due to Middle East war, causing delivery delays and port congestion. Every extra dollar on shipping is a dollar less for refugee aid.

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UNHCR says freight rates from main supply countries have risen nearly 18% due to Middle East war, causing delivery delays and port congestion. Every extra dollar on shipping is a dollar less for refugee aid.
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