News / Airfreight rates firm, but capacity rebound caps gains

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The air cargo market is seeing change as a combination of Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year (CNY), and capacity shifts impacts the market.  

Chinese forwarders will shut their doors on Friday, along with factories (although some have closed early), and won’t reopen until 26 February, ...

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  • Andrew C

    February 03, 2026 at 3:26 pm

    It’s a timely reminder for shippers that while rates are holding firm, the days of extreme spikes may be tempered by this steady return of global supply.

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