Why Shippers Are Turning to Air Cargo as Ocean Rates Rise
The Supply Chain Economy with Fexingo: Logistics, Shipping, and Goods MovementShow Notes
With ocean freight rates climbing and transit times stretching, a surprising number of shippers are pivoting to air cargo for goods they once moved by sea. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the numbers behind this modal shift, from the narrowing cost gap to the ripple effects on warehouses and inventory strategy. They explore why a pair of sneakers might now fly from Vietnam to Ohio, how freight forwarders are rethinking their networks, and what this means for the broader supply chain economy. Along the way, they touch on the latest trade balance data and the pressure on capacity utilization as factories adjust. If you've ever wondered why your online order arrives in two days instead of two weeks, this episode explains the logistics logic behind it.
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