Air cargo capacity and rates
Everything filed under shipping and logistics in our trade coverage, the 23 reports filed on it so far.
China-Europe ecommerce air cargo slumps 65% after EU fee
Low-value ecommerce exports from China to the EU fell 65% year-on-year in August, following a new €3-per-item fee, with air cargo flows rapidly...
Tariffs, Geopolitics Reshape Corporate Site Selection
Companies are delaying major capacity investments and prioritizing resilience over low-cost models, according to a site selection expert.
FAA grants Boeing 777F three-year exemption
US regulators have allowed Boeing to build up to 35 new 777F freighters beyond 2027, citing a global shortage of large cargo aircraft and delays to...
Estes Invests $56 Million in Cross-Border Freight Network
Estes Express Lines is spending nearly $56 million to expand its cross-border and offshore freight capacity, targeting growth in Canada, Mexico...
Rail container delays rise at Los Angeles-Long Beach ports
Container dwell times for rail-bound cargo increased to 6.75 days in August at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, while truck-bound cargo times
Truckload Volumes Fall 15% as Spot Rates Hold Strong
Truckload freight volumes dropped nearly 15% on September 9, but spot rates remained raise at $3.44 per mile, up 47% year-over-year.
AI Hardware Demand Splits Asian Air Cargo Export Market
The Asian air cargo export market is entering peak season divided, with strong AI-related demand boosting transpacific volumes while new EU e-commerce
Amazon Cargo Jet Crash at Miami International Airport
An Amazon Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others.
CargoNet Tracks $31.8M Labor Day Thefts
CargoNet reports $31.8 million in cargo thefts over Labor Day periods from 2021 to 2025, with a 70% increase in incidents.
US Drayage Rates Rise Amid Capacity Fears and Peak Season
A convergence of peak season demand, industrial AI shipments, and driver shortages is straining US drayage capacity, pushing spot rates up 8.2%
Late Peak Demand Drives US Container Spot Rates Higher
Container spot rates to the US surged due to late peak season demand and carrier capacity management, while Asia-Europe rates continued to fall amid
Port congestion removes 2.3m teu from global
Port congestion in Asia has reduced global container shipping capacity by 2.3m teu, according to Sea-Intelligence, with schedule reliability falling...
US Customs Scrutinizes Importer Records Years After Shipment
US Customs and Border Protection is reviewing import entries up to 314 days after cargo release, with importers responsible for records for five...
CINS urges mandatory dangerous goods label
The Cargo Incidents Notification System calls for urgent reform of IMO Special Provision 188, demanding all lithium-ion battery shipments be declared...
Singapore delays SAF levy for air cargo
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has deferred a sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo by one year, citing the sector's complex...
Ezeiza Airport Runway Work Cuts Buenos Aires Air Cargo
A three-week runway upgrade at Buenos Aires' main cargo airport will severely restrict widebody flights, forcing multiple international carriers to...
Latest LMI Shows Freight Prices Soar as Capacity Shrinks
The most recent Logistics Managers' Index reveals a deep contraction in transportation capacity alongside surging prices, a disconnect driven by...
Truckload data shows supply-driven market
FreightWaves SONAR data indicates the current truckload market cycle is uniquely supply-driven, with accepted tender volumes near 9,800 and rejection...
CMA CGM delays Panama Canal surcharge
CMA CGM delays a $150 per teu Panama Canal surcharge for South American west coast cargo. New restrictions from September will sharply cut vessel...
Korean Air reshapes cargo strategy
Korean Air is preparing a new cargo strategy centered on its expanded passenger network, upgraded automated terminals, and targeting transpacific tech
Containership Orderbook Nears 40% of Fleet
A global containership orderbook now holds 13.1 million TEUs, about 38.7 % of the 33.8 million-TEU operating fleet, signalling near-two-fifths of...
China's Auto Export Boom Strains Global Shipping Capacity
Surging Chinese vehicle exports are causing a shortage of specialized car-carrier capacity, according to Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Lasse Kristoffersen
Trucking Industry Enters New Era with Regulations and Higher Rates
The trucking industry is experiencing a transformative 'super cycle' driven by structural supply constraints and tightening regulation, according to...