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
Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong were flat in March but remain ahead of the year-ago level.
Demand improves in March but air cargo faces a “seismic shock”
The air cargo industry saw demand levels pick back up in March but the outlook is growing increasingly gloomy following the latest moves from the White House
Air 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
Air cargo rates rise ahead of next round of US tariffs
Airfreight rates continued to rise last week as firms looked to move goods before the US announces what are expected to be its most far-reaching range of tariffs yet
IATA: Air cargo demand registers slight decline in February
Air cargo registered its first year-on-year decline in February since March 2023 as a result of “extraordinary” growth a year ago.
Asia to US air cargo demand rising post-LNY
Air cargo demand out of Asia Pacific continues to rebuild after Lunar New Year (LNY) with tonnages from Asia Pacific markets to the US climbing since the holiday period
Air cargo demand and rates stable after LNY peaks and troughs
Airfreight demand and rates have stabilised over the last couple of weeks following the highs and lows caused by the Lunar New Year
Cathay Pacific cautious but optimistic on cargo following strong 2024
Cathay Pacific saw cargo revenues, volumes and yields increase last year, although the company is “cautiously monitoring” the impact of geopolitical developments
Air France KLM Cargo sees volumes rise but revenues fall
AFKLMP saw its revenues decline in 2024 despite cargo traffic and volumes improving due to limited exposure to the fast-growing Asia market.
Xeneta: First signs of e-commerce uncertainty in February airfreight figures
The first signs of the impact of stricter requirements around e-commerce were visible in February’s air cargo data, while the overall market continued to grow
K+N sees air volumes climb but profits slide in 2024
Kuehne+Nagel registered an increase in airfreight volumes last year despite “challenging market conditions” but operating profits for the division came under pressure
Hong Kong air cargo rates remain firm in February
Airfreight rates on major routes out of Hong Kong remained above last year’s levels in February despite concerns regarding the impact of tariffs
Air cargo demand growth slows again in January
January marked the 18th consecutive month of growth for the air cargo industry, but market conditions should be closely monitored, warns IATA
