Tread carefully when going multimodal
Embracing multimodal logistics offers opportunities, but disrupting traditional transport roles requires careful relationship management with other logistics stakeholders
AAT expands its partnership with Hongkong Post
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), an air cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and a subsidiary of aviation solutions provider SATS, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Hongkong Post.
Air cargo will lose out with retail Red Sea return
Air cargo should expect the loss of some consumer and retail goods volumes when ocean shipping resumes in the Red Sea and Suez Canal
Shipping lines unlikely to make a quick return to Suez Canal
There is unlikely to be a quick shift from airfreight to ocean following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that aims to end a prolonged period of Red Sea conflict
Growing demand could see shippers’ air cargo spend rise in 2025
Growing air cargo demand driven by e-commerce and semiconductor volumes is expected to result in another tight air cargo market
Putzger perspective: Pricing smoke and mirrors
Parcel shippers were hit with peak season surcharges but carriers’ pricing gambles didn’t pay off.
DHL optimistic for first quarter 2025 airfreight demand
DHL is optimistic for the first quarter of 2025 with the expectation that airfreight volumes will continue to trend upwards.
Dachser warns of potential golden week supply chain disruption
Dachser has warned customers to "start preparing now to minimise potential disruptions" to supply chains ahead of Golden Week in China.
Forwarders warn of air cargo peak season capacity crunch
Freight forwarders are warning of an air cargo capacity crunch out of key Asian markets during the peak season as new product launches and e-commerce demand put pressure on an already strained market.
Forwarders and shippers push for longer term air cargo deals
Freight forwarders and shippers are continuing to push for longer term air cargo deals as they look to avoid potential rate hikes due to the risk of supply chain disruption.
Bangladesh air cargo logjams ease but delays still expected
The Bangladesh air cargo market continues to report delays to shipments following weeks of protests but the situation is beginning to ease.
US bill takes aim at Chinese e-commerce imports
A senate bill aims to place US e-commerce imports under greater scrutiny to tackle shipments containing illegal and counterfeit products.
Air cargo rate increases on major Asia trades taper off in July
Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong were largely flat in July compared with June but they continue to be higher than a year ago.
DSV and Dimerco warn of tight peak out of Asia despite freighter moves
DSV and Dimerco are warning of tight capacity out of Asia for the peak season despite carriers re-allocating capacity from trades with overcapacity.
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