News / Intra-Asian supply chains feel Tianjin effect as air freight demand rises

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Intra-Asian supply chains are beginning to face disruption, with companies turning to air freight, following last week’s blasts at the port of Tianjin.

Air charters in the region are seeing a rise in demand.

“Factories in other cities which require parts from Tianjin factories are being affected,” a local source told The Loadstar. “Supply chains are beginning to get disrupted, and we are seeing demand for auto parts shipments, in particular to Japan.”

He said that he expected the demand to last for ...