The US-Iran ceasefire will likely bring some immediate relief to air freight, but a full return to pre-conflict capacity and rates on trades transiting Middle East hubs is still one to two months away, according to Xeneta analysts. Airspace restrictions across the Gulf in the aftermath of US-Iran conflict forced airlines to ground aircraft and cut capacity on key freight corridors, pushing rates sharply higher on routes transiting Middle East hubs - particularly Southeast Asia to Europe and … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Ceasefire offers relief for air freight rates, but recovery may take months
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Xeneta: Supply will recover, but air freight’s resilience will be tested if Middle East conflict endures
The resilience of the global air freight market is being tested once again as conflict in the Middle East places a further question mark against already low growth expectations for 2026, but lessons from past crises are bringing some short-term stability as shippers, airlines, and forwarders wait to see what unfolds in the region, and its long-term impact on the global economy, says industry analysts, Xeneta. Historically, air freight has served as an equaliser during supply chain crises, … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Supply will recover, but air freight’s resilience will be tested if Middle East conflict endures
Resilience reimagined: How hyperconnected end-to-end logistics unlocks growth
Global supply chains have always been complex, but today they face near-constant volatility. Shifting trade routes, evolving regulations, geopolitical tensions, and climate disruptions have made uncertainty the new normal. According to McKinsey, supply chain disruptions lasting more than a month now occur every 3.7 years on average and can erode up to 45% of a company’s annual profits over a decade. At the same time, the bar is rising on the customer side: speed, transparency, and … [Read more...] about Resilience reimagined: How hyperconnected end-to-end logistics unlocks growth
Navigating growth in Asia’s aviation and cargo landscape
As Asia enters a defining decade for trade, travel, and logistics, the region’s aviation and air cargo sectors are moving into a new phase of recovery and expansion. Infrastructure investments, shifting trade patterns, and the rebound of passenger travel are reshaping connectivity across the region, even as operators continue to contend with structural and geopolitical challenges. According to Marcelo Kaiser, COO Aviation at AVIAREPS, Asia-Pacific is now showing clear signs of renewed … [Read more...] about Navigating growth in Asia’s aviation and cargo landscape
Asia Pacific strengthens its position as a global trade anchor as Singapore ranks #1 worldwide – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
Globalisation remains at a historically high level at 25% in 2025 – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and uncertainty about future trade policies. Equally, the Asia Pacific region features prominently in this year’s DHL Global Connectedness Report, with Singapore ranked #1 globally. A broad swath of regional economies in the Asia Pacific region has also strengthened its position on cross-border flows. The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 is produced with New York … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific strengthens its position as a global trade anchor as Singapore ranks #1 worldwide – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
Xeneta: Middle East conflict is the latest macro-event testing the global logistics market
Another rise in air cargo market demand in February 2026, up +6% year-on-year, continued the encouraging spike in volume seen over the previous two months, and signalled underlying market resilience, despite the level of global trade and economic turbulence experienced over the past year. But, five days into March, and with conflict now escalating in the Middle East, the market outlook is, once again, open to question, say industry analysts Xeneta. Global air cargo update Demand growth last … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Middle East conflict is the latest macro-event testing the global logistics market
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