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The company said providers are currently in a wait‑and‑see mode, as volatile fuel prices and economic uncertainty make rapid pricing decisions risky.
However, prolonged trends could force fee adjustments in the coming months. Some logistics firms automatically pass on higher costs through fuel surcharges, while Foxpost maintains a unified pricing model and aims to preserve stability for partners and customers.
According to CEO Zoltán Radeczky, the conflict’s impact is already visible in international supply chains.
Rising security risks are pushing up insurance costs, ships and aircraft are taking longer alternative routes, and capacity shortages are emerging. Energy‑driven cost increases are also raising sea and air freight rates, with cont ainer shipping already showing surcharges.
The situation particularly threatens ultra‑low‑cost cross‑border e‑commerce models such as Temu and Shein, which rely heavily on cheap international shipping and could see reduced impulse purchases if transport prices continue to climb.
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