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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactNov 13, 2026

Airfreight Cost Surge Threatens Perishables Viability

Airlines and logistics executives are warning that sustained airfreight cost increases (up 7-8% in Latin America, 24-25% globally) are pushing perishables exporters toward an economic breaking point.

The Loadstar#airfreight-rates#perishables-logistics#cargo-pricing
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactNov 4, 2026

AI Boom Drives Air Cargo Surge, Strains Freighter Capacity

The AI infrastructure buildout is creating unprecedented demand for air cargo, with Expeditors reporting record third-quarter tonnage up 13% year over year and revenue climbing 42% to $4.1 billion. Hy

The Loadstar#ai-infrastructure#air-cargo#supply-chain
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 27, 2026

Air Cargo Rebounds Post-Golden Week: Asia Drives 9% Growth

Air cargo volumes experienced a sharp rebound following the Golden Week holiday in Asia, with overall tonnages rising 2% week-on-week in mid-October. Asia Pacific led this recovery with a robust 9% in

Global Trade Magazine#air-cargo#golden-week#transpacific-lanes
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 27, 2026

Airfreight Rates Volatile as Ecommerce Demand Strains Capacity

Air cargo markets are experiencing heightened volatility driven by unpredictable ecommerce demand patterns and structural capacity constraints, particularly on China-Europe lanes. Airlines and freight

The Loadstar#airfreight-rates#capacity-constraints#ecommerce-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 23, 2026

Airfreight Rates Remain Stable as Peak Season Approaches

Airfreight rates are maintaining stability as the global supply chain enters its busiest season, signaling a period of relative predictability for shippers despite historically volatile aviation logis

Global Trade Magazine#airfreight-rates#peak-season#aviation-logistics