For forwarders, 'a hot Q4' will be all about controlling air cargo capacity
“Capacity is going to be king for the rest of 2024.” That’s the word from forwarders ...
It’s worth a closer inspection of the US-UK air transport agreement, which was agreed two years ago but only recently signed. It gives seventh freedom rights to US cargo carriers, allowing them to move freight between the UK and third countries without having to return to the US – so they can stop in both the UK and EU. You can read the whole agreement here.
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