Supply chains – Page 7
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NewsFreight rates take a tumble as China de minimis cancellation kicks in
Freight rates have been declining in recent weeks as US tariffs on goods from China and an end to the de minimis exemption for goods from the country kick in
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InsightsTariff turbulence: Why US forwarders are essential in times of trade uncertainty
The latest round of tariff announcements from Washington has again cast a long shadow over the freight and logistics industry
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Trade troubles
The trade war has shaken the global trade landscape and the air cargo industry is feeling the strain, not least in the freighter conversion market
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NewsAir cargo braces as US ends China’s de minimis exemption
The US de minimis exemption for packages from China and Hong Kong ends today, with air cargo waiting to see how much of an impact it will have on the market
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NewsHong Kong-based U-Freight stays positive on e-commerce despite de minimis change
U-Freight is positive on the outlook for e-commerce despite the US ending the de minimis exemption for parcels from Hong Kong and China
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NewsDHL Express restarts high value US parcel shipments
DHL Express has restarted the shipment of high-value parcels to the US after the government restarted the expedited clearance of packages worth more than $800
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NewsChina cargo charter flights cancelled as e-commerce volumes plunge
Cargo charter flights out of China have been cancelled as a result of a rapid decline in e-commerce demand to the US, according to freight forwarder Dimerco
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NewsK+N: Airfreight remains strong despite tariffs
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) is continuing to experience strong airfreight bookings despite the US-China tariff war
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NewsCathay Cargo expects lower China-US demand from May due to tariffs
Cathay Cargo is preparing itself for potential disruption due to tariffs and expects decreased demand between China and the US from May
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NewsIATA maintains positive cargo outlook
IATA is maintaining a positive air cargo forecast and has stressed the majority of global trade is currently unaffected by the latest emerging tariff war
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NewsUS tariffs’ impact on freighter manufacturing unclear
It’s not yet clear what impact US tariffs may have on freighter aircraft manufacturing at a time when there are delays affecting the modernisation of an ageing freighter fleet
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NewsGlobalisation is here to stay but air cargo must embrace flexibility
The recent rise in protectionism will not see the end of globalisation but the air cargo industry needs to become increasingly flexible and digitally focussed
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NewsTariff uncertainty continues
Following the recent news that US President Donald Trump would put in place tariff exemptions for smartphones and other tech products imported from China
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NewsMy Freighter and Aeromexico begin interline partnership
My Freighter and Aeromexico have begun an interline partnership to expand cargo access and connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia
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NewsTrump changes tack on tariffs but hits China with 145% rate
The US has paused planned tariffs on a range of countries but escalated its trade war with China, with rates on imports from the country now up to 125%
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NewsAir cargo braces as US hits China with tariffs of 104%
The US has today implemented a range of tariffs on more than 60 countries, with China facing rates of 104%
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NewsAir Premia partners with Globe Air Cargo Cambodia
ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo Cambodia has been appointed the GSA for Air Premia in Cambodia and Myanmar
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InsightsAfrican carriers rise above trade barriers
African air cargo carriers face ongoing political and economic challenges, but they equally have promising growth opportunities
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Balancing predictability and pricing
The new US administration wasted no time to upset established orders with moves on trade flows and geostrategic alignments
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InsightsAir cargo outlook survey: Industry remains optimistic despite challenges
The results from the latest Air Cargo News industry outlook survey are in and respondents are feeling positive despite some real concerns