Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 34% to $996/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.70/kg. Europe – N. Carriers are not having the same success on Asia – Europe lanes where rates crashed 34% last week to less than $1,000/FEU, an FBX record low for this lane. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. While the immediate impact may have subsided after a week of fingernail biting, significant delays, and forced re-routings, lessons learned will hopefully stay with the supply chain industry for a long time to come.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were level at $1,744/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 5% to $3.05/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were stable last week, daily rates this week have declined about 7%. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 13% to $6,787/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 4% to $3.45/kg. Europe – N. Europe and the Mediterranean decreased further last week. In air cargo, Air Canada is bracing for disruptions from a possible pilot strike next week. America and Europe were $5.82/kg

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 1% to $8,429/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.63/kg. Europe – N. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index rates from China to the US slid 12% in the last few weeks. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N.

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

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C3 Solutions

JULY 3, 2024

Dock and Yard Management ensures efficient cargo handling, reduces vehicle turnaround times, and leads to timely deliveries and cost-effective operations. Dock and yard management are today's most in-focus parts of supply chain and logistics. Together, they bring methods to the madness of warehouse operations.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 8% to $1,608/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 1% to $3.07/kg. Europe – N. The overcapacity in the market is forcing some to idle new ultra large vessels even before their maiden voyages from Asia to Europe. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) dipped 1% to $3,048/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. The disruptions are at a key point for ships passing through the Suez Canal and are creating ripples across supply chains in Europe and the U.S., delaying shipments and raising transportation costs. East Coast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. May air cargo volumes continue to rise amid global disruptions. percent in Q1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 The big three US airlines saw their cargo revenues decline last year as rates and volumes came under pressure. United Airlines – the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes – registered a 31.1 The shares fell as much as 7.6 percent in early U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Amazon to double Europe EV fleet by 2025. Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023. That one is probably not a record he was hoping to break.

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Freightos

JULY 9, 2024

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 17% to $8,344/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 10% to $3.38/kg. Europe – N. Europe and $7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Europe are 80% higher than highs seen in January. kg and 10% to Europe to $3.38/kg Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. The port serves as a gateway for importing vehicles from Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as exporting vehicles to the Middle East, Africa, and other regions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) ticked up 2% to $1,020/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 6% to $3.94/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were below $900/FEU as of yesterday, despite indications of a gradual improvement in volumes on this lane. Europe prices climb 6% to $3.94/kg. kg China – N. Asia – N.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $946/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 1% to $3.71/kg. Europe – N. Europe are well below 2019 levels, while rates to the West Coast are still 17% higher than in 2019, possibly reflecting some shift of volumes back to the West Coast as the threat of labor disruptions has ended.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. But now ships between Europe and Asia are instead going around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, which can add anywhere from 10 days to a month of travel time compared to the Red Sea/Suez Canal route.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2018

China-US East Coast lags by 24%, China-US Europe by 29%, and China-US West Coast rates are a jaw-dropping 33% down on last year.”. Following disruptions caused by bad weather in US and Europe two weeks ago, last week airport operations quickly returned to normal, and cleared any cargo backlogs. China-Europe. Manageable.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2020

FreightRight is a small freight forwarder based in LA that has been posting value news updates, first from on the ground sources in China, and now with a good feel for what’s going on in air cargo, with a focus on how these developments are affecting SMBs and Amazon sellers. Additional COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources. Bolloré Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

The company started out in takeaway food and has expanded into grocery delivery with partnerships with Co-op and Asda in the UK as well as Ahold, Carrefour and Spar elsewhere in Europe. Instances of cargo theft increased markedly in 2022, driven in large measure by thieves using fictitious pickups.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

DHL Global Forwarding plans to add diesel and electric trucks, open more offices and pursue joint ventures, such as the recent partnership with Etihad Rail to enhance cross-border cargo connectivity. DHL Supply Chain will expand warehousing, upgrade equipment and integrate advanced technology to improve operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) stayed level at $2,337/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 1% to $3.71/kg. Europe – N. This effect has been much less apparent for air cargo. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $3,395/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 5% to $3,082/FEU. China – N.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $978/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 4% to $3.86/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates remained below $1,000/FEU last week. Europe GRIs planned for November to try and push rates up to profitable levels. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 4% to $2,141/FEU.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The ocean freight market has unprecedented challenges caused by Covid, increased consumer spending (more imports), supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, war in Europe, fuel costs, – and seemingly a new problem every week. Learn More About Ocean Freight Survival Guide.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) decreased 10% to $917/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 5% to $3.76/kg. Europe – N. Europe falling 10% to an extreme low of $917/FEU, 25% lower than pre-pandemic. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N. Asia – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. The race for drone deliveries continues to heat up but remains in flux due to concern over regulations in the US. kg CO2e.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 6% to $1,517/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 13% to $3.46/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates fell 6% last week and look to be continuing their slide this week. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said it took a $157 million impairment charge for permanently deactivating the 757 cargo jets along with seven engines. By the end of September, FedEx will no longer be the primary air cargo provider for the U.S. Postal Service after UPS recently won the five-year contract.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 8% to $1,056/FEU. Europe weekly prices climbed 11% to $4.30/kg. Europe – N. In air cargo, there are signs that global volumes are increasing. Europe prices increased 11% last week to $4.30/kg, Europe prices increased 11% last week to $4.30/kg, kg China – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. Since late last year, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, which cargo vessels from Asia have to travel through to reach the Suez Canal.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Automotive News Europe ). In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Natural gas prices in Europe and curbs on exports from Russia and China are expected to keep fertilizer in high demand through 2023, which will lower crop yields. Financial Times). Nikkei Asia ). Supply Chain Dive).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Similarly, our Freightos Air Index (FAX) offers the same level of insight for air cargo rates. Our data showed that spot rates on Asia-Europe routes increased by over 70% during this period, but our customers who acted quickly based on Terminal insights secured capacity at just 25-30% above pre-crisis levels.

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