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New Import Control System (ICS2) for air freight flying into or via the EU

The European Union launched their customs pre-arrival cargo information system called Import Control System in 2011 to collect data for goods entering the EU and from the 1st March 2023 pre-loading data reporting will be required for air cargo transported…

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Air freight market in 2023

The global air freight market is facing a myriad of challenges in 2023. With high inflation impacting many trading nations, demand and therefore, volumes, remain subdued and with any significant economic recovery not anticipated before the 3rd quarter, volumes are…

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Shipping lines cancel a quarter of sailings from China

In the pre and post-Chinese New Year (CNY) period, from 1st January to 17th February, Alphaliner has calculated that the three big carrier alliances plan to skip 27% of their originally scheduled Asia – Europe sailings. In a normal year,…

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Freight market report – January 2023

Our first freight market report of 2023 provides multi-modal situation updates and insights, together with China and carrier updates, that will provide you with critical insights for the weeks ahead. (more…)

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US West Coast ports cancel container dwell fee

15 months after announcing a dwell fee for every container left on their terminals for more than nine days, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have not levied the charge and have now announced that it will disappear…

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Freight market report – December 2022

Our last freight market report of the year provides multi-modal situation updates and insights, together with China and carrier updates, that will provide you with critical insights for the weeks ahead. Most Chinese regional supply chains, road transport, air and…

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Our local airport is Europe’s busiest!

Having slipped to Europe’s 10th busiest airport during the pandemic, London Heathrow has regained its number one crown in Europe and is in 2nd place for the busiest airport for international flights, behind Dubai. (more…)

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Freight market report – November 2022

Our latest freight market report provides multi-modal situation updates and insights, together with strike and carrier updates, that will provide you with critical insights for the weeks ahead. (more…)

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