Freight Market Update – February
Check out this month’s air cargo trends and insights presented by Judah Levine.
Webinar
In this month’s webinar, Judah Levine, Freightos’ Head of Research, presents the latest trends in the international ocean and air freight markets, and was joined by Adam Lewis, President at Clearit customs brokers, to share insights on how the rapid changes to tariffs and uncertainty around trade policies are impacting the market.
Highlights from This Month’s Update:
- Tariffs and Trade Policies:
Examination of the latest tariff changes under the Trump administration, focusing on their potential impacts on trade with China, Canada, and Mexico.
- De Minimis Regulations: Insights into the changing landscape of de minimis thresholds affecting low-value imports in the US and EU, including how these changes might impact e-commerce shipments and shift preferences towards ocean freight.
- Market Trends and Rate Fluctuations:
Analysis of current trends affecting ocean and air freight rates, including the impact of front-loading strategies, seasonal demand variations, and the role of new carrier alliances.
- E-Commerce and Air Cargo Dynamics: A look into the role of e-commerce in driving air cargo volumes and potential shifts due to regulatory changes, examining how logistics strategies may need to adapt in response to changes in air cargo demand and capacity.
