Pre-tariff rush of goods from US to China sees air rates soar, but not for long
Beijing’s decision to impose higher tariffs on US goods has led to a rush of ...
AA's Jim Butler
By Alex Lennane
A strong 2017 has left the air freight market considering the likelihood of another good year – and whether to invest.
Despite some potential risks, overall, the signs are good, delegates heard at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas last week.
“Business confidence is a good leading indicator of GDP growth,” said Brian Pearce, chief economist for IATA. He noted it was rising in both advanced economies as well as emerging economies.
However, he added, another useful indicator – the survey on export orders – had ...
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