Prices for timber supplied from Austria to Qatar for construction have risen sharply. This is due to military tensions in the region, in particular, the situation with Iran, which has radically changed the routes of cargo transportation.
Previously, timber products were delivered through the Strait of Hormuz in about 45 days, but now, for security reasons, the vessels are being directed to the UAE port of Hor-Fakkaan. From there, the cargo is transported by land to Abu Dhabi, then reloaded and sent to Doha.
As a result of this circular logistics route, the cost of delivering each container increased from 1,100 to 3,600–5,000 dollars. This means an increase in prices by more than three times.
According to experts, the sharp rise in prices and the extension of delivery times by several more months could negatively impact construction projects in Qatar.
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