Archive: Air Freight

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 21st, October, 2024

Air freight capacity increases ahead of peak holiday season

As the holiday season approaches and demand increases are anticipated, carriers are shifting cargo capacity to more lucrative routes, particularly between the Asia Pacific and North America. According to forecasts,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 8th, October, 2024

Air freight market poised for further growth

The air cargo market saw slower growth in September, but is expected to rebound strongly in October, driven by rising eCommerce demand and modal-shifts. Although global air cargo demand growth…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, September, 2024

Escalating threats prompt US and Canadian air cargo security actions

Amid rising concerns about security threats in European logistics networks, the US and Canadian governments have introduced new air cargo security protocols aimed at mitigating risks posed by incendiary devices…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 27th, August, 2024

Air freight demand remains high: Plan ahead for peak season

Air cargo demand surged again in July, and shippers should plan and book space early to avoid disruptions during the upcoming peak season. According to IATA’s lates figures, global air…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 14th, August, 2024

Asia and freight market update; August 2024

Container shipping lines are experiencing full bookings on numerous trade routes until August and with strong demand from Asia expected to continue well into the third quarter It is highly…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 13th, August, 2024

US focus

The spot rate spread from Asia to the US West and East coasts has reached its widest point in nearly two years, driven by capacity increases to the West Coast…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 31st, July, 2024

Global supply chains disrupted by Microsoft IT outage

The IT outage caused by a flaw in CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software two-weeks ago led to significant disruptions across global supply chains. This incident, impacting 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, July, 2024

US eCommerce demand continues to drive air cargo

Understanding the the size and impact of eCommerce demand on the air cargo market and its short-term outlook is challenging due to the lack of direct data, with the best…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 19th, June, 2024

Asia and freight market update; June 2024

The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double in 2024, with falling inflation triggering lower interest rates, to stimulate domestic markets and consumer…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 5th, June, 2024

US Customs trigger eCommerce crackdown

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that it is cracking down on ‘de minimis’ eCommerce shipments, to ensure they are compliant, with several high-profile freight forwarders and customs…

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