After several years of logistics volatility, global freight conditions are showing signs of stabilization.
Reuters reports that global logistics provider DSV expects freight-rate pressures to moderate as shipping routes normalize and port congestion eases in several regions. Improvements in reliability and transit times are contributing to more predictable transportation conditions compared with recent periods marked by disruption.
Although global supply chains remain sensitive to geopolitical and economic shifts, easing freight volatility can help manufacturers regain visibility into transportation costs and delivery schedules. For industries reliant on imported raw materials and components, this predictability is a meaningful operational development.
For mattress manufacturers and suppliers—particularly those sourcing foam chemicals, steel components, specialty textiles, or machinery internationally—greater freight stability can support more consistent sourcing strategies and margin planning. While risks remain, improved logistics conditions may provide incremental relief after years of cost uncertainty.
Source: Reuters
