Air cargo carriers add fuel surcharges driven by Iran war
United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo and Cathay Cargo implemented fuel surcharges due to higher jet fuel costs from Iran war tensions. Airlines are passing increased fuel expenses to shippers through additional fees.
Air freight costs will increase for sellers using expedited shipping from overseas suppliers or fulfilling urgent inventory restocks. Review your shipping mix in Seller Central and consider shifting more volume to ocean freight for non-urgent replenishment.
Rising logistics costs continue squeezing seller margins, forcing more strategic inventory planning and shipping mode optimization. This adds to existing supply chain cost pressures from carrier rate increases.
Check Shipping Queue reports in Seller Central -- if using air freight for inventory, negotiate fixed rates with 3PLs before surcharges hit.
Audit Q2 inventory planning to front-load ocean shipments for Q4 stock instead of relying on air freight.
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Air cargo fuel surcharges mean higher inventory shipping costs for sellers.
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Air cargo fuel surcharges mean higher inventory shipping costs for sellers.
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