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🕒 The End of "Just-in-Time"? Shippers Pivot to Early Planning The 2026 "permacrisis" is officially rewriting the playbook for global procurement. Baxter Freight has reported a significant shift in behavior: shippers are now planning their supply chains months earlier than usual in direct response to the Strait of Hormuz closure and the resulting global instability. With the world facing a $395 million daily fuel burden and IATA warning of fuel rationing, the luxury of waiting for the "best rate" has been replaced by the urgent need for "guaranteed space." Why Early Planning is the Survival Strategy for 2026: ✅ Beating the Capacity Vacuum: As airlines seek emergency slot relief and FedEx reactivates MD-11s, those who book early secure the dwindling capacity before prices spike further. ✅ Buffer Against Volatility: Baxter Freight notes that early planning allows shippers to better manage the surging Asia-US ocean rates, giving them the lead time to choose between expensive airfreight or the "Long Reroute" around Africa. ✅ Hedging against "Disruption Fees": By locking in schedules early, shippers can mitigate the impact of the UPS-style surge fees and the "extreme volatility" recently highlighted by Cargolux. From DSV’s Schenker-powered growth to Boeing’s assembly of the 777-8F, the industry is moving toward a more structured, defensive model. As Baxter Freight suggests, in a world of maritime seizures and stalling green targets, the early bird doesn't just get the worm—it gets the only available container. Read the full report on Baxter Freight’s shipper insights here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dp23KG-w #SupplyChain2026 #LogisticsStrategy #BaxterFreight #GlobalTrade #FreightForwarding #HormuzCrisis #AirCargo #ShippingNews #InventoryManagement #RiskMitigation