29 Apr 2025

Record-Breaking March for Air Cargo Fueled by Pre-Tariff Frontloading

Air cargo demand rebounded in March, driven in part by businesses accelerating shipments ahead of anticipated U.S. tariff changes. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global airfreight demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTK), rose 4.4% compared to the same month last year. Capacity also increased by 4.3%, while the cargo load factor […]

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28 Apr 2025

China-to-US Air Cargo Faces Further Cuts as Demand Shifts to Southeast Asia

Several major Chinese airlines are reportedly considering the cancellation of their services to the United States, though no final decisions have been made, according to logistics provider Dimerco. “If these cancellations proceed, the already tight air cargo capacity from China to the US will shrink even further,” the company warned. Kathy Liu, vice president of […]

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18 Mar 2025

Lufthansa Cargo Forecasts Growth in 2025 Despite Global Challenges

Lufthansa Cargo anticipates growth in the air cargo market in 2025 despite ongoing geopolitical challenges and capacity constraints. During a recent webinar, Heike Woerner, senior director of business development, shared the airline’s projection of a 3-5% increase in cargo demand this year. This growth aligns with forecasts of 3.3% global economic expansion and improvements in […]

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11 Mar 2025

China-US Air Freight Rates Plunge as Trade Tensions Disrupt E-Commerce

Air freight rates from China to the US have plummeted since Lunar New Year, driven by the typical post-holiday slowdown and uncertainty over new US trade restrictions on low-value imports under the “de minimis” threshold. Though the sharp decline in spot prices has stabilized in March, average rates from Shanghai to the US were down […]

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06 Mar 2025

E-Commerce Turbulence Hits Airfreight: February Data Reveals First Signs of Disruption

The effects of stricter e-commerce shipping regulations started to surface in February’s air cargo data, even as the overall market maintained its growth trajectory. According to new figures from data provider Xeneta, global air cargo demand rose by 4% year over year in February. The dynamic load factor remained steady at 59%, while the average […]

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05 Mar 2025

US Port Fee on Chinese Vessels Could Disrupt Trade and Boost Airfreight Demand

The airfreight sector may see increased demand due to a proposed new fee targeting China-built vessels importing goods into the US. The US Trade Representative (USTR) has suggested imposing a charge between $500,000 and $1.5 million per port call for any Chinese-owned or operated vessel, as well as carriers with Chinese-built ships in their global […]

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