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capacity risk
A freight forwarder or logistics provider faces capacity risk when available transport, warehouse, or handling resources are insufficient to meet demand peaks or when such resources prove unreliable.
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A freight forwarder or logistics provider faces capacity risk when available transport, warehouse, or handling resources are insufficient to meet demand peaks or when such resources prove unreliable. This can result in delivery delays, storage bottlenecks, surcharges for expedited services, or customer attrition. In boom periods or unexpected events (container shortages, port congestion, labor shortages), this risk becomes acute. Professional operators plan capacity with buffers and engage contract logistics providers to distribute load.
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