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Carrier rates, ocean and air freight, and the trade developments behind them, for importers and exporters between Europe and Asia.
Tashkent-based My Freighter plans to add two aircraft this month and two more by year-end as it expands its China–Central Asia–Europe network. A dedicated cargo terminal in Tashkent is due to open in November or December.
C.H. Robinson expects October air demand out of Asia to be led by technology and industrial cargo rather than e-commerce, with main-deck freighter space the main pressure point. Transatlantic capacity is available but pricing remains firm.
flydubai Cargo began scheduled and charter freighter operations in October with three Boeing 737-800 freighters based at Al Maktoum International. The first routes serve the Gulf, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Xeneta says global air cargo volumes grew 6% year on year in September, and more shippers are choosing shorter contracts and floating rates. China–Europe e-commerce flows remain weak after the EU introduced a charge on low-value parcels.
Freight forwarder Dimerco expects congested ocean services and clearer tariff direction to move more cargo onto air in the fourth quarter. The late-October switch to winter schedules is expected to reduce belly capacity on some routes.
