Iran war ‘throws a grenade’ into Irish business world as route disruption dismantles global supply chain

Owners and CEOs have warned that the knock-on effects of the conflict are already being felt

Tom Keogh, MD of Keogh’s Crisps, said a shipment of his products bound for the UAE had been rerouted to Mumbai

Irish businesses are already being stung by disrupted trade routes and higher costs as shipping lines divert vessels away from the Gulf, forcing exporters to rethink how they reach global markets.

Owners and CEOs across the country have warned that the knock-on effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through their supply chains. Shipping companies have contacted Irish exporters about rising fuel costs, with concerns growing over equipment shortages caused by port blockages in the Middle East.

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