Transpacific sees first major MSC blanks as rates fall and volumes falter
Following nine weeks of consecutive declines in spot freight rates on the transpacific, carriers are ...
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By Alex Lennane
Airfreight is not experiencing a ‘peak’ season – but is certainly enjoying a busy and high yield environment in a far more stable market, which is expected to carry on through January.
Despite high expectations of a super busy Q4, heralded by the early peak in ocean shipping, air cargo has not seen a particularly marked end-of-year high.
However, noted Jan Krems, president of United Cargo, at Tiaca’s ACF in Miami this week: “Tonnage-wise for us, October was the best month in ...
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Arthur Brown
November 15, 2024 at 1:09 pmThis is nonsense!
As an IAC, we have been extremely busy since Mid October. Actually, to record highs of volumes.
There is no available capacity over the Pacific.
Alex Lennane
November 15, 2024 at 1:19 pmMany companies (esp outside of ecommerce) are saying busy, yes, but not a proper, and exceptional peak as was anticipated. But if you are having one, that’s good to hear!