Airfreight rates on services from China to Europe are expected to pick up during the summer and beat last year’s…
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Cargo demand in November a “big disappointment”, says IATA
08 / 01 / 2019
The air cargo industry failed to register an increase in demand in November for the first time since March 2016…
Transpacific airfreight rates drop off in December
07 / 01 / 2019
Airfreight rates on the transpacific trade lane took a tumble at the end of the year as reports suggest the…
Tariff war takes its toll in November as air cargo volumes decline
02 / 01 / 2019
Air cargo volumes for November bucked normal seasonal trends and declined compared with October levels. The latest figures from analyst…
US retailers relieved as US delays $200bn China tariff increase
07 / 12 / 2018
US retailers have welcomed news that the US has decided to hold off on implementing tariffs on $200bn worth of…
Tariffs yet to hit Asian air cargo but concerns remain
24 / 09 / 2018
Airlines recorded “firm” growth in cargo volumes in August with no signs that the imposition of tariffs is having an…
US shippers hit out at latest round of US tariffs
18 / 09 / 2018
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has criticised the latest round of US tariffs on Chinese products, saying that American families…
US announces tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200bn
11 / 07 / 2018
The US has announced it will introduce 10% tariffs on an extra $200bn worth of Chinese goods, with Beijing promising…
Transpac airfreight rates hit a 2018 high as NCA lays up its fleet and ahead of tariffs
26 / 06 / 2018
Airfreight rates on the transpacific trade lane reached their highest point of the year so far as Nippon Cargo Airlines…
Air cargo braces for the impact of trade tariffs
22 / 06 / 2018
The introduction of trade tariffs is set to hit the air cargo industry, despite the possibility of an initial boost….