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50-60% of air cargo volume is due to the e-commerce boom in China. While it has provided a nice boost to start 2024, is ...
04/26/2024

50-60% of air cargo volume is due to the e-commerce boom in China. While it has provided a nice boost to start 2024, is it short lived or will it become the new normal?

There are a number of factors that air freight executives should consider while riding the current wave.

https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-report-etail-by-air-here-to-stay-or-on-a-short-shelf-life/

The Loadstar today launches a series of reports on ecommerce, which has been driving airfreight growth. But are there clouds on the horizon?

Last week we posted a report on the potential for significant carbon reductions in the shipping sector through the adopt...
04/25/2024

Last week we posted a report on the potential for significant carbon reductions in the shipping sector through the adoption of digital processes.

Despite many global disruptions and continued uncertainty, shippers remain measured about their direct investment into visibility data tools.

Can data tools provide accurate relevant information in a seamless, easy to use, appealing application?

https://www.joc.com/article/cautious-shippers-navigate-post-pandemic-landscape-visibility-data-tools_20240419.html

The primary dilemma for shippers is whether to source visibility data or applications from a standalone vendor or to expect it to be included in a bundle from a third-party logistics provider.

With the ongoing Red Sea crisis, continued growth in bookings by Chinese e-commerce platforms, and rising rates during a...
04/24/2024

With the ongoing Red Sea crisis, continued growth in bookings by Chinese e-commerce platforms, and rising rates during a normally slow shipping period, there are expectations among air carriers for peak season and some logistics providers nervous about securing adequate capacity.

Is it too soon to worry about peak season capacity?

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/china-e-commerce-exports-unreliable-red-sea-shipping-boost-air-cargo

The air cargo sector grew more than 10% during the first quarter on the back of e-commerce exports from China and supply chain disruptions in the Red Sea.

We've seen recent aircraft manufacturing-related safety incidents that might lead to increased scrutiny of air cargo. At...
04/23/2024

We've seen recent aircraft manufacturing-related safety incidents that might lead to increased scrutiny of air cargo.

At a panel during the IATA’s CNS Partnership Conference, air cargo stakeholders said they are not concerned about increased scrutiny and welcome it.

Safety should be a main concern in all facets of business for forwarders. Do you agree?

https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/heavier-air-cargo-monitoring-not-a-concern/

Air cargo stakeholders are not concerned about the prospect of increased industry scrutiny following recent aircraft manufacturing-related safety

It has been a year since the ports of Singapore, Los Angeles, and Long Beach agreed to create a Transpacific "Green Corr...
04/22/2024

It has been a year since the ports of Singapore, Los Angeles, and Long Beach agreed to create a Transpacific "Green Corridor". During that time a study was conducted to determine the benefits and challenges.

The study was conducted by the American Bureau of Shipping, and it determined that the success of the initiative is primarily based on the availability, price, and well-to-wake (WtW) emission factors of alternative clean fuels - specifically methanol and ammonia.

We've seen advances and movement in the clean fuel space. Are we far enough along in the process that the Green Corridor has a legitimate chance at being successful?

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/opportunities-and-challenges-for-transpacific-green-corridor

A year after the ports of Singapore, Los Angeles, and Long Beach committed to setting up a green corridor along the Pacific's primary containeriz...

According to a new study published by the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), there is potential for significant ca...
04/19/2024

According to a new study published by the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), there is potential for significant carbon reductions in the shipping sector through the adoption of digital processes.

The industry’s continued reliance on paper documents for legal and regulatory needs contributes to the industry’s carbon footprint.

The study advocates for the digitization of many of these processes, including electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) and the use of paperless solutions during the cargo release process.

What are your thoughts?

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/lack-of-digital-processes-in-shipping-complicates-decarbonization-game/

There is a potential for significant carbon reductions through the adoption of digital processes in the shipping sector, a new study finds.

Panama Canal officials predict and end to the drought and a return to normal operations by 2025. A recent downpour has l...
04/18/2024

Panama Canal officials predict and end to the drought and a return to normal operations by 2025. A recent downpour has led to an uptick in vessels and more vessels will be welcomed in the coming weeks.

How important is the return of the Canal to normal operations?

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/panama-canals-future-is-dark-and-stormy-much-to-shippers-relief

The end of Panama’s dry season is in sight, and the Panama Canal Authority plans to welcome more vessels in the coming weeks.

Continued geopolitical conflicts are starting to impact air freight. As the situation in the Middle East escalates, some...
04/17/2024

Continued geopolitical conflicts are starting to impact air freight. As the situation in the Middle East escalates, some carriers have canceled flights and others are avoiding Iranian air space.

As always, the situation remains fluid and forwarders, carrier, etc. must continue to communicate with their clients and partners.

https://theloadstar.com/bottlenecks-and-price-hikes-as-airlines-now-avoid-iran-airspace/

The launch of 300 drones and missiles from Iran to Israel over the weekend could hugely disrupt air freight between Asia and Europe

All air cargo block service agreements from Asia to the US and Europe are sold out for the year, due to the surging e-co...
04/16/2024

All air cargo block service agreements from Asia to the US and Europe are sold out for the year, due to the surging e-commerce demand.

The China e-commerce boon has given the air freight market a boost to start 2024.

Is this more than a boost and will air freight see positive growth all year?

https://www.joc.com/article/asian-air-cargo-block-space-sold-out-2024-e-commerce-fills-export-capacity_20240404.html

The air freight market is off to a strong start this year with volume out of Asia up 11% in the traditionally slow first quarter while rates rose steadily through March.

Despite several global trade disruptions import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to reach 2 million total TEUs i...
04/15/2024

Despite several global trade disruptions import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to reach 2 million total TEUs in May. An almost 6% increase year-over-year.

Major ports like the Port of Los Angeles, Port of New York and New Jersey and Port Houston have reported a rise in cargo volumes in 2024.

Will the rise in import volume sustain throughout 2024?

https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/nrf-global-port-tracker-report-hackett-associates-us-import-volumes/712817/

The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.

The $8 million in federal funding received by Tradepoint Atlantic at Sparrows Point, the only unaffected terminal after ...
04/12/2024

The $8 million in federal funding received by Tradepoint Atlantic at Sparrows Point, the only unaffected terminal after the bridge collapse at the Port of Baltimore, will double the terminal's automotive shipping capacity.

What does this mean for east coast shipping?

https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/president-biden-visits-baltimore-bridge-collapse/712313/

New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

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