News / Surging ocean waves sending ripples into airfreight

© Dezzor |

Forwarders are reporting that the surge in Asia-to-Europe ocean freight is also impacting airfreight.

One ocean-focused forwarder based in Singapore told The Loadstar: “It’s having a spill-over effect into airfreight ex-Asia to Europe – and even to North and South America.

“Especially for Asia to Europe, due to the uncertainty and delays with ocean shipments, we have seen quite a few customers converting to airfreight – to the point that even sea forwarders are enjoying an upswing in airfreight business.”

He added that ...