News / As tariffs loom, air freight forwarders ponder the chances of a happy new year

As they ponder the prospects for 2025, freight forwarders in the US can look back on an unexpectedly robust 2024.

Uncertainty over key factors could mean potentially stronger headwinds in the year ahead.

“2024 was a bit of a surprise in the right direction,” said Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association. “We were bracing ourselves for a lacklustre year, but conversations I’ve had with our members indicate that everyone seems to be doing well.”

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