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(6 articles)Alaska Air targets 50% Hawaii cargo share with dedicated freighters
Alaska Airlines is pursuing significant cargo expansion following its September 2024 acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, targeting $750 million in annual cargo revenue by 2030 compared to $549 million i
Asia-US Container Rates Rise Amid Port Congestion and Demand
Container shipping rates on the Asia-US trade lane are experiencing upward pressure driven by a combination of elevated demand and persistent port congestion challenges. This price movement reflects b
US Corn and Soybean Shipping Costs to Japan Surge
Freight rates for US corn and soybean shipments to Japan have increased substantially, signaling cost pressures on one of the world's most important agricultural trade corridors. This surge reflects b
MSC and CMA CGM Impose New Panama Canal Surcharges
MSC and CMA CGM have announced new surcharges for transits through the Panama Canal, citing operational constraints and declining water levels as primary drivers. This move reflects the ongoing challe
AI Chips Drive Air Cargo Growth, Masking E-Commerce Decline
The global air freight market has defied expectations in the first half of 2026, posting a 4% year-on-year demand increase. However, beneath this positive headline lies a concentrated risk: semiconduc
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi