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.
K+N uses SAF to minimise Mercedes-Benz carbon footprint
Supply chain services provider Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has pointed to its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in supporting Mercedes-Benz’s logistics chains into the US for over a year as helping the Germany-headquartered automotive manufacturer to lessen its CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tonnes in just the past 12 months.
New platform helps Air NZ customers cut the carbon
Air New Zealand has partnered with Norwegian company CHOOSE to offer two platforms to help its customers measure their carbon emissions from freight and staff air travel.
Canada port strikes could see congestion and shift to airfreight
Ongoing strike action at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in Canada hasn't yet resulted in a shift of cargo from sea to air, but there could be disruption to supply chains yet, the Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned.
US shippers warned of stricter security rules for larger air cargo loads
US freight forwarders have been urged to prepare for stricter cargo security rules by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) or face not being able to fly larger shipments.
IATA: Air cargo volumes predicted to rise 5.8% in 2025
Air cargo volumes are predicted by IATA to rise by 5.8% year on year to reach 72.5m tonnes in 2025, supported by e-commerce and Red Sea-related demand.
Air cargo avoids crazy peak season despite continued growth in November
Air cargo demand continued to increase at double-digit percentage levels in November but the industry managed to avoid supply chain chaos despite the rapid growth.