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Middle East Aluminium Output Sustainability Without Steady Raw Material Imports...
09 Mar, 2026 11:47 41 min read
Alternative shipping routes for alumina face operational constraints, with the Suez Canal increasing costs and transit by 15-20% and 8-10 days, while the Cape of Good Hope raises costs by 30-40% with longer transit times. Overland transport capacity is limited. Domestic refining requires significant investment. Middle Eastern production is vulnerable to disruptions and geopolitical tensions, affecting global supply.... More