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Sunday, September 27, 2026
Transpacific freight rates are holding elevated levels heading into peak season. This defies expectations for seasonal softness as shippers prepare for year-end demand surges.
The US-Canada trade relationship continues shifting. Tariff discussions are reshaping shipper strategies and routing decisions between the two countries.
Airfreight markets remain volatile. China-Europe ecommerce volumes are declining, and rate movements and capacity constraints are reshaping the airfreight landscape as traditional ecommerce flows face headwinds.
A significant leadership transition at PIL adds to ongoing industry shifts. Capacity allocation and rate pressures persist across major shipping lines as carriers navigate demand uncertainty and operational challenges in the final quarter.
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