The geopolitical situation in the world is significantly altering the usual logistical supply chains for grain, posing new challenges for millers in the Middle East and Africa. Among the main factors are risks in the Black Sea region, as well as instability in the Suez Canal area, complicating logistics and increasing transportation costs. New risks: not just the price, but also availability and delivery times If previously the biggest threat to the milling industry was the price of grain, today issues of supply reliability, delivery times, and changes in the geography of imports are coming to the forefront. The impact of the war in the Black Sea region and security threats in the Red Sea have led to the usual routes no longer being optimal. Instead of short-term fluctuations, the business has faced deep structural changes in logistics. Grain importers are forced to choose longer and less convenient routes to avoid dangerous zones. This increases travel time, fuel costs, and ...