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US–China Trade Deal Lifts Market Confidence

After a series of recent falls, global airfreight rates firmed up slightly last week, according to the latest data from

New US Tariff Rules Trigger Airfreight Recalibration

Airfreight tonnages declined steeply last week from Asia Pacific—specifically from China and Hong Kong to the USA—ahead of the changes

Trump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade deal

A new UK–US trade agreement has slashed tariffs on British steel, aluminium, and cars—prompting celebrations in the manufacturing sector but

London Heathrow remains main option for British trade

The sudden closure of Europe’s busiest airport, London Heathrow, following a fire at a near-by electrical substation had a profound

US Tariffs’ impact onaviation aftermarket, MRO service providers, OEMs, and Operator

The aviation industry, a complex web of interconnected players from aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) to aircraft operators and the vital maintenance,

Air cargo demand hits March record with 4.4 percent growth

Global air cargo demand rose by 4.4 percent year-on-year in March 2025, marking the highest demand ever recorded for the

U-Freight sees opportunities of a global e-commerce 
logistics market

Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics and fulfilment market is set to grow by 15.5%

Carriers still in profit zone

Airfreight rates declined last week, according to the latest data from TAC Index, the leading price reporting agency for air

DHL will restart global shipments of over $800 to US consumers

DHL will resume global shipments from businesses to American consumers worth more than $800 after a “constructive dialogue” with US

5 key trade compliance trends in 2025

Trade compliance is set to become even more challenging in 2025. The focus for many organisations will shift to adapting

Tonnages drop due to Eid and growing global uncertainty

The slowdown in global tonnage that began in the latter half of March accelerated in week 14 (March 31 –

Air cargo faces talent crisis as 59 percent of workers consider leaving

Amidst ongoing geopolitical turbulence the air cargo industry is entering a period of significant instability. New research conducted by Edge

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