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Recent data point to a dip in air cargo on-time performance alongside continued rate volatility. Forwarders warn of knock-on effects for shippers moving time-sensitive electronics and components.
Reliability down: On-time performance worsened in recent months.
Rates volatile: Spot pricing remains unstable across key lanes.
Operational impact: Delays ripple into fulfilment SLAs and cash-flow timing.
Electronics, accessories and components are particularly exposed due to short product cycles and tight promotional windows.
Add buffers: Build extra lead time into time-critical moves.
Flexible contracts: Blend spot with index-linked/flex terms to smooth spikes.
Lane diversification: Consider alternate hubs to bypass congestion.