The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply warned soaring shipping costs could push up consumer prices in 2026.
Procurement leaders see growing cracks in global supply chains affecting computers, machinery, and transport equipment.
Survey respondents reported rising logistics, energy, and raw material costs.
Concerns about supply disruption reached a two-year high in late 2025.
Shipping costs rose fastest, with 22% reporting increases above 10%.
Price volatility now appears structural, driven by geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.
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