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News #111 - Freight rates take a tumble as China de minimis cancellation kicks in

Freight rates have experienced a downward trend in recent weeks, driven by the implementation of U.S. tariffs on goods from China and the cessation of de minimis exemptions...

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News #111 - Tariffs, End to De Minimis Create 'Daunting' Outlook for Air Freight

The termination of de minimis exemptions for low-value shipments from China to the U.S. is poised to significantly disrupt e-commerce volumes that have long been a cornerstone...

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News #111 - DHL: What’s shaping air cargo in 2025

Early 2025 has brought notable changes to global air cargo markets, driven by evolving trade dynamics, moderate capacity growth, and the implementation of new regulatory measures,...

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News #111 - Reshoring’s ripple effect on air cargo

Global manufacturing is undergoing a significant transformation as discussions around reshoring—bringing production back to the United States—gain traction. Although a comprehensive...

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News #111 - Air cargo demand hits March record with 4.4 percent growth

Global air cargo demand experienced a robust 4.4% year-on-year increase in March 2025, achieving the highest demand ever recorded for the month, according to the latest data...

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News #110 - Transpacific Air and Sea Downturns amid Capacity Volatility

As demand falters on both sides of the transpacific, container and air freight flows are facing extreme volatility, with sharp drops in bookings and vessel space coinciding...

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News #110 - A hybrid model for long-term success

Logistics and supply chain operations sit at the heart of business performance, influencing everything from efficiency and cost control to customer satisfaction. One of the...

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News #110 - IATA: A record March for air cargo due to front loading

IATA data shows that demand measured in cargo tonne km terms increased by 4.4% year on year, while capacity was up 4.3% and the cargo load factor was flat at 47.5%.

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News #110 - China cargo charter flights cancelled as e-commerce volumes plunge

Cargo charter flights out of China have been cancelled as a result of a rapid decline in e-commerce demand to the US, according to freight forwarder Dimerco.

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News #110 - Air cargo braces as US ends China’s de minimis exemption

The US de minimis exemption for packages from China and Hong Kong ends today, with air cargo waiting to see how much of an impact it will have on the market.

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News #110 - Rising costs and tight capacity amid tariff turbulence

Rising tariffs on China are expected to have a significant impact on airfreight capacity between the Asian nation and the United States. Historically, similar changes have...

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News #110 - Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March

Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March.

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