16/12/2025
At the end of 2024, transport costs to East Africa became 65% higher because there were not enough vessels, and ships used longer routes.
In early 2025, vessel supply became better, but transport cost is still 25% higher.
This keeps CIF bitumen prices high and slows deliveries.
Africa also has low local production, so many buyers depend on India and Asian suppliers.
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