All Airfreight Rates Articles
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NewsAir cargo predicted to pick up in second half of 2026
Threatened tariffs will exceed actual implementation levels next year, creating market volatility but a more manageable impact on airfreight demand patterns
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NewsHong Kong airfreight rates continue peak season pick up
Airfreight rates from Hong Kong posted month-on-month gains in November as peak season commenced, though increases lagged historical averages
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NewsAir cargo growth slows in October with "worrying trends"
Global air cargo volumes grew 4% year on year in October, despite easing frontloading activity, while spot rates declined for the sixth consecutive month
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NewsTranspacific rates strengthen in October as peak season kicks in
Airfreight rates from Hong Kong posted gains in October, with North America routes outperforming Europe due to ongoing US-China trade negotiations
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NewsXeneta forecasts airfreight rate decline in 2026 amid capacity surplus
Capacity expansion is expected to outstrip air cargo demand growth next year, lowering rates and prompting shippers to pursue longer-term contracts
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NewsAir cargo rates down in Q3 but steady
The latest WorldACD Market Data show global air cargo rates softened in Q3 2025 compared to the increases seen in Q3 2024
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NewsMajor airfreight rate variations between trade lanes
Global airfreight prices are overall little changed but there are major variations between major trade lanes, said TAC Index
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NewsTariffs see shippers rush exports but hesitate over airfreight schedules
Dimerco has stated shippers are uncertain about planning air cargo schedules as the US tariff deadline of 1 August approaches
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NewsSecond half air cargo volumes depend on market diversification
Air cargo demand growth is present outside of the China-US trade lane, but trade diversification is key to grow volumes in H2 2025
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NewsAirfreight rates on key trades settle down for summer months
Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong declined only slightly in June, reflecting the quieter summer period and despite the Middle East conflict
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NewsAir cargo rates hold up well despite transpacific freighter shift
Air cargo rates appear to have temporarily settled down after a tumultuous period, with indices only reporting a ”relatively modest” decline last week
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NewsChina-US air cargo volumes fall after tariff surge
Air cargo volumes between China and the US began to ease back in the first full week of June after surging from mid-May
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NewsTAC outlines a volatile month for airfreight rates in May
Air cargo rates remained firm in May despite trade disruption creating intra-month volatility, according to the latest market report from TAC Index
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NewsAir cargo dodges trade woes in May but the outlook remains difficult
The latest monthly figures produced by analysts and consultants show that air cargo had another lucky escape in terms of demand levels in May
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NewsHong Kong to US air cargo spot rates on the rise following trade détente
Spot rates out of Hong Kong to the US have been on the rise this week after dropping at the start of the month
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NewsRate index launches spot indices in response to market volatility
Derivatives marketplace, the Baltic Exchange, is expanding its air cargo data sets to include sport market pricing as it responds to ongoing volatility in the industry
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NewsChina-US tonnages down but rates up ahead of tariffs
The latest statistics from data provider WorldACD show that airfreight demand out of China and Hong Kong to the US declined slightly last week while rates increased
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NewsAsia to US air cargo demand rising post-LNY
Air cargo demand out of Asia Pacific continues to rebuild after Lunar New Year (LNY) with tonnages from Asia Pacific markets to the US climbing since the holiday period
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NewsChina cargo rate surge flattens following tariff rush
A surge in spot rates out of China and Hong Kong due to a rush to get goods into the US following tariff announcements and a quarter-end pickup appears to be easing off
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NewsAir cargo demand and rates stable after LNY peaks and troughs
Airfreight demand and rates have stabilised over the last couple of weeks following the highs and lows caused by the Lunar New Year