Analysis of international trade statistics shows that different groups of the European Union (EU) member countries reacted differently to a ban on imports of certain types of food products (hereinafter referred to as «sanctioned goods») by Russia in August 2014, which also implies a ban on transit traffic.
From 2023-2025, sea freight operations will see improvements due to a better global and Thai economy, sustained income from freight charges, and slow growth in new ship supply.