News / Retailers eye ocean and rail as air freight rates rise with Golden Week

30/09/2020

Tomorrow marks the start of China’s Golden Week holiday and factory closures – which means air freight rates are expected to soar from the middle of the month, driving shippers to seek alternative modes.

While the TAC Index (see below) is showing rates currently relatively stable, ...

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