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(8 articles)Fuel Costs Crush Air Cargo Profits Despite Strong Demand
Despite robust year-over-year demand growth averaging 9% over three years, air cargo carriers face a severe profitability squeeze as fuel prices have surged 111% compared to only a 26% increase in yie
Trans-Pacific Booking Risks Rise as On-Time Performance Plummets
Ocean freight conditions on major east-west trade lanes are deteriorating significantly, with shippers facing mounting challenges securing reliable capacity and meeting delivery commitments. According
Ocean Container Delays Hit 4-Month Low at 27% On-Time
Container shipping reliability deteriorated for a fourth consecutive month in September, with global on-time performance dropping to just 27 percent according to Xeneta data. Average vessel delays rea
Q4 Air Cargo Surges: Asia-North America Capacity Reaches Limits
Air cargo demand from Asia to North America is experiencing a notable surge heading into Q4, driven by holiday season shipping and year-end inventory replenishment. This increased demand coincides wit
Maersk Suspends Transpacific TPX Service Ahead of Golden Week
Maersk has announced the suspension of its standalone transpacific TPX extra loader service, with the final sailing scheduled for September 29, 2024, from Vung Tau, Vietnam. The suspension comes strat
Ocean Freight Risk Alert: Schedule Reliability Falters on Major Trade Routes
WiseTech Global has released a new Ocean Freight Risk Outlook indicating that elevated freight risk will persist across major Asia-North America and Asia-Europe trade lanes over the next four weeks. T
AI Chip Shipments Surge: Air Cargo Demand Jumps 14.7% Across Asia-North America
The surge in AI chip and server shipments is creating unprecedented demand for air freight capacity on the Asia-North America corridor. With five consecutive months of growth and a reported 14.7% year
Asia-North America Air Cargo Surges 20%, Signals Sustained Demand
The Asia-North America air cargo trade lane is experiencing robust demand growth, with a reported 20% year-over-year increase that represents a continuation rather than a one-time spike. This sustaine