Jet fuel volatility tied to Iran and Hormuz risk is keeping air cargo fuel surcharges and capacity planning on shippers' watchlists.
Tankers are moving through Hormuz again, but limited flows and insurance conditions keep energy supply chains exposed to delay.
Walmart's prepaid consolidation program lets suppliers combine smaller inbound shipments through automated centers feeding 42 regional DCs.
UPS is adding time-definite air freight to and from Mexico, targeting automotive and industrial manufacturers with tighter cross-border logistics.