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NewsSupply chains brace as Trump reiterates China tariff plan and takes aim at the EU
Supply chains should start preparing for a ramp-up in US tariffs after US president Donald Trump reiterated his previous plans and also took aim at the EU
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NewsSGL predicts a bumpy year for air cargo
The airfreight market is facing a bumpy ride in 2025 as geopolitical developments are set to take their toll but e-commerce and lower inflation are likely to support growth
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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey
Air Cargo News is carrying out its annual survey of airfreight professionals to gauge how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year
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NewsRates remain high despite recent dip
Airfreight rates remain far above the year-ago level despite a seasonal dip in pricing following the peak Christmas period
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NewsForwarder Seafrigo targets demand out of Vietnam
Seafrigo is opening a new office in Vietnam as it looks to capitalise on a “booming economy” and a “rapidly expanding” food export market
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NewsSeko’s King joins AfA board of directors
David King has been elected the the US Airforwarders Association (AfA) board for the first time while several existing members have been re-elected
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NewsBIFA: Trade and tech the focus for forwarders in 2025
UK forwarder association BIFA has outlined the main trends it expects to impact the forwarding market in 2025, with trade and technology topping the agenda
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NewsTopocean Group adds new airfreight brand
Freight forwarder Topocean Group has re-branded its air division as it looks to give its air business a clearer identity
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NewsDachser appoints new chief financial officer
Freight forwarder Dachser has appointed Thomas Hiemer as its new chief financial officer to take over from Burkhard Eling
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NewsDanx Carousel continues expansion with LPR takeover
Time-critical logistics firm Danx Carousel has continued with its expansion programme through the acquisition of Germany-based LPR Group
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NewsManagement changes at forwarder network WCA
Source: Shutterstock Freight forwarder network WCAworld has announced a series of management changes at its project, dangerous goods and affiliate network Lognet Global. WCA Dangerous Goods and WCA Projects networks general manager Bruce Cutillo retired at the end of 2024 after 11 years in the role and ...
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NewsDB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route
German freight forwarder DB Schenker has launched a new air cargo route between Ezhou in China and Frankfurt in Germany to help it develop business in China
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NewsScan Global Logistics acquires ITN Logistics Group
Scan Global Logistics has acquired ITN Logistics Group
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NewsAir cargo market unusually busy as pre-tariff shipments pick up
The air cargo market is unusually busy as 2024 draws to a close as shippers have been exporting goods out of China to the US
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NewsRhenus joins AFKLMP’s SAF programme
Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF programme
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NewsUS forwarder manager charged with illegal exports to Russia
The manager of a US forwarding company has been charged with flouting sanctions to ship items to Russia.
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NewsDSV predicts air cargo demand and capacity to be flat in 2025
Source: DSV DSV is expecting air cargo volumes and capacity additions to be flat next year but the supply-demand balance could still come under pressure. Writing in its regular market outlook, the Denmark-headquartered forwarder said that it is expecting the global air trade to normalise in 2025 ...
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NewsWork begins on dnata logistics Dubai South facility
Source: dnata. HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Dubai South, and Steve Allen, dnata Freight forwarder dnata logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport. The 57,000 sq m facility will be able to process 400,000 tonnes of cargo each year ...
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NewsWACO forwarders digitalise procurement and sales with cargo.one
Source: Shutterstock/PKpix Freight forwarder members of the WACO System (WACO) can now digitalise procurement and sales processes through a new partnership with third-party booking portal cargo.one. The partnership between the independent global network of freight forwarders and cargo.one will enable WACO’s members to digitalise capacity, quoting and ...
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NewsUnsworth opens Heathrow logistics hub
Photo: Unsworth Freight forwarder Unsworth is expanding its airfreight division with the opening of a dedicated logistics hub at Heathrow Airport in the UK. By relocating its airfreight team from the company’s Leytonstone headquarters in East London to Heathrow, Unsworth aims to provide customers with faster, more ...