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China-US tonnages down but rates up ahead of tariffs
The latest statistics from data provider WorldACD show that airfreight demand out of China and Hong Kong to the US declined slightly last week while rates increased
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China-US tonnages down but rates up ahead of tariffs
The latest statistics from data provider WorldACD show that airfreight demand out of China and Hong Kong to the US declined slightly last week while rates increased
Hong Kong airfreight rates flatten in March
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Demand improves in March but air cargo faces a “seismic shock”
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Trump changes tack on tariffs but hits China with 145% rate
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The US has today implemented a range of tariffs on more than 60 countries, with China facing rates of 104%
Air Premia partners with Globe Air Cargo Cambodia
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Saudia Cargo targets e-commerce with new Asia-Europe route
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Saudia Cargo obtains IATA's CEIV Fresh certification
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Cargo iQ bursts into tiers
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EU approves DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker
The European Commission has approved DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following the acquisition announcement last year
Kingscote Rojay acquires Republic Cargo Systems
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Dachser revenues rise in 2024 but predicts a tough year ahead
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UK forwarder group appoints new policy advisor for air
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Over £5.4m worth of goods disrupted by Heathrow shutdown
The shutdown at Heathrow Airport last Friday resulted in the disruption of more than £5.43 of goods, according to international delivery firm Parcelhero
Heathrow cargo operations back in action
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UK's Newcastle Airport reveals new cargo hub plans
Newcastle Airport in the UK’s northeast has revealed plans to develop a new cargo hub that it hopes will cater for exports from the region