Air cargo rates tumble as market adjusts to looming ‘de minimis’ changes
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| Mar 10, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT While strong e-commerce demand last year filled all available air freight capacity out of China and kept the industry in peak season mode, recent US moves to clamp down on low-value Chinese imports have rattled the market ..read more
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‘Resilient’ Cathay Pacific ready to offset any e-commerce decline: chairman
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| Mar 12, 2025, 11:43 AM EDT The ability to shift capacity to alternative growth markets combined with a diversified cargo mix will insulate the airline from US moves to target e-commerce imports from China, according to its chairman ..read more
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Trans-Atlantic air cargo demand surges ahead of US tariffs
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| Mar 18, 2025, 11:22 AM EDT The automotive sector is driving the unseasonably strong volumes as manufacturers expedite shipments from Europe to the US to avoid new duties coming in April ..read more
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China tariff uncertainty gives trans-Pacific business cloudy outlook: Matson
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| Feb 27, 2025, 4:25 PM EST While the US-based carrier experienced a strong 2024, growth this year is under threat due to tariffs and the unknowns involving when Red Sea transits will resume ..read more
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Numerous risk factors threatening to slow robust air cargo demand
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| Feb 28, 2025, 9:58 AM EST The sector is off to a strong start to the year, but tariff-driven trade tensions and other concerns could have a negative impact on the global air freight market, according to industry groups ..read more
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K+N sees volatility ahead from uncertain demand, geopolitical risks
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| Mar 4, 2025, 1:53 PM EST Contract logistics was the star performer in the company’s portfolio in 2024, with gross profit rising 4% to $4 billion ..read more
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String of market uncertainties helped drive strong Q4 for Expeditors
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| Feb 19, 2025, 5:09 PM EST The forwarder reported solid results to close 2024 as unknowns linked to US longshore labor, tariff policy and changes to de minimis rules fueled trans-Pacific freight demand ..read more
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Europe joins US in call for end to e-commerce ‘de minimis’ exemption
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| Feb 12, 2025, 12:39 PM EST The European Commission wants member states to exert greater control over low-value imports, while its consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into e-commerce giant Shein ..read more
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Scotland’s Prestwick airport tested by China’s e-commerce giants
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| Feb 13, 2025, 9:44 AM EST The first in a series of “development flights” loaded with packages from Hong Kong landed at the Scottish west coast airport this week with a view to launching scheduled weekly services in March ..read more
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Closure of heavy-lift airline heightens concerns over aging global fleet
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| Jan 24, 2025, 11:05 AM EST Airbus’ sudden shutdown of its heavy-lift subsidiary is pushing aviation experts to investigate alternative options to ensure lifts for outsized and project cargo loads are maintained ..read more
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