Russia Sanctions, China Lockdown To Pinch Globally With Higher Freight, API Costs

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With the Shanghai lockdown extended, Russian vessels blacklisted and oil prices fluctuating, global freight rates are expected to increase further. Apart from a direct hit, pharma manufacturers will also feel the ripple effect as prices of raw materials like APIs increase. Scrip spoke to Indian industry to gauge the impact.

Aerial view of a container ship
Shortage Of Container Ships Expected To Have Ripple Effect On Pharma • Source: Alamy

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