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Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 12, 2026

Air Cargo Rates Decline for Third Month; Shippers Shift to Short-Term Capacity

Global air cargo rates are experiencing a sustained cooling period, with price growth declining for the third consecutive month according to market intelligence firm Xeneta. This reversal marks a sign

Supply Chain Dive#air-cargo-rates#shipping-costs#capacity-management
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 31, 2026

Air Cargo Rates Fall Despite Rising Fuel and Middle East Tension

Global air freight rates are contracting despite structural headwinds that typically support price increases. The Freightos Air Index shows rates retreating to approximately $2.82 per kilogram from Ma

The Loadstar#air-cargo-rates#fuel-costs-aviation#freight-pricing-trends
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 26, 2026

US Tariffs on Canada & Brazil Reshape Transpacific Shipping Dynamics

The latest round of US tariffs targeting Canada and Brazil is creating significant disruption across global supply chains, particularly in transpacific trade lanes where carriers are navigating unchar

The Loadstar#tariffs-2026#transpacific-shipping#us-canada-tariffs
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 17, 2026

Air Cargo Rates Could Jump 15% in 2026 Amid Iran Conflict

A renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is forcing a structural reassessment of 2026 air cargo pricing, with freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta revising its forecast from a 5-10% decl

FreightWaves#air-cargo-rates#iran-conflict#capacity-shortage
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 9, 2026

Air Cargo Rates Surge 38% YoY as AI, Semiconductors Drive Demand

Global air freight spot rates experienced substantial year-over-year growth of 38% in June, according to data from market intelligence firm Xeneta, reflecting sustained demand for time-sensitive semic

Supply Chain Dive#air-cargo-rates#semiconductor-logistics#spot-rates-june