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Air freight volumes on China–Europe route surge amid trade shift

Air cargo flows between China and Europe are rising sharply, according to data from consultancy Rotate. Between 9 and 15 June, volumes from China to Europe rose 27 per cent year-on-year to 30,000 tonnes. In the opposite direction, shipments increased…

Effects of trade barriers

IATA sees air cargo earnings drop despite volume record

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects global air cargo revenues to decline in 2025, despite record shipment volumes. In its latest industry outlook, the association projects freight revenues of 142 billion US dollars — a 4.7 per…

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Chinese container bookings hit daily records as US tariffs ease

Container bookings on the transpacific trade are reaching new daily highs as a result of the provisional tariff reductions on US imports of goods from China. According to data from the US-based tracking service provider Vizion, new year-to-date highs…

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US air freight imports from China lose momentum

The recent capacity surge on transpacific routes following the U.S.–China tariff deal proved short-lived. According to consultancy Rotate, air cargo capacity rose just 3 percent week-on-week after an initial 30 percent spike post-tariff cut on 14…