Navigating the Surge: How to Manage Margins Amidst the 2026 Freight Crisis

Let’s be candid: in the current climate, shipping costs are no longer just a line item on an invoice, they have become a primary variable dictated by global volatility. With air freight rates surging by 75% and “War-Risk” surcharges becoming the new baseline for sea routes, the “business as usual” approach is no longer sustainable. […]