Air cargo reliability weakened last year, with CargoAi reporting an overall Delivery As Promised (DAP) score of 62.7% amid tariff changes, network realignments and peak-season congestion. Route rankings reveal strong regional contrasts. East Asian short-haul corridors topped the list, led by Taipei (TPE)–Incheon (ICN) at 96%, Incheon (ICN)–Narita (NRT) at 94% and Narita (NRT)–Incheon (ICN) at 93%. In contrast, Asia–Europe routes ranked lowest, including Chengdu (CTU)–Frankfur

The trend in shipping rates shows an increase for Korea (+5.8%) compared to the previous week. Conversely, rates have decreased for Europe (-2.5%), the West Coast of North America (-4.8%), and the East Coast of North America (-3.0%).

Air cargo reliability weakened last year, with CargoAi reporting an overall Delivery As Promised (DAP) score of 62.7% amid tariff changes, network realignments and peak-season congestion. Route rankings reveal strong regional contrasts. East Asian short-haul corridors topped the list, led by Taipei (TPE)–Incheon (ICN) at 96%, Incheon (ICN)–Narita (NRT) at 94% and Narita (NRT)–Incheon (ICN) at 93%. In contrast, Asia–Europe routes ranked lowest, including Chengdu (CTU)–Frankfur

Global air cargo volumes opened 2026 on a positive note, rising 5% year on year in the first full week of January, according to WorldACD. The rebound followed a sharp 26% week-on-week jump, reversing late-December declines. Growth was led by the Middle East and South Asia, up 16%, with Asia Pacific and North America also posting solid gains. However, analysts caution that comparisons are flattered by a slow start to 2025 and warn that the gradual return of container shipping

The international air cargo forwarding ranking for Japan in December 2025 has been disclosed. Nippon Express (NX) led the ranking with 18,071 tons, down slightly by 0.8% compared to the same month last year. Kintetsu World Express (KWE) ranked second with 11,956 tons, up 7.7%, followed by Yusen Logistics in third with 10,022 tons, an increase of 5.1%. Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR) placed fourth with 3,643 tons, up 3.4%, while Hankyu Hanshin Express came fifth with 2,945 tons, d

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA/KZ) and Mexican carrier mas (MAA/ M7) have launched a new partnership to expand cargo connectivity across North America and the transpacific. Effective from the IATA winter season, the block space agreement allows NCA to access mas-operated services from Los Angeles to Guadalajara and Mexico City, while mas gains access to NCA’s Narita–Los Angeles routes. NCA said the partnership responds to growing Asia–Mexico demand, particularly in automotive and

The trend in shipping rates shows an increase for the West Coast of North America (+8.6%), the East Coast of North America (+8.1%), Europe (+3.2%), and Korea (+0.7%) compared to the previous week.

The international air cargo forwarding ranking for Japan in November 2025 has been disclosed. Nippon Express (NX) remained in first place with 17,138 tons, down 3.2% compared to the same month last year. Kintetsu World Express (KWE) followed in second with 11,393 tons, showing a slight increase of 0.7%. Yusen Logistics ranked third with 9,197 tons, down 26.6%. Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR) placed fourth with 3,643 tons, marginally down 0.2%, while Hankyu Hanshin Express came fi

The air cargo industry is set for steady growth despite global trade challenges, according to IATA. The trade body forecasts cargo volumes will reach 71.6m tonnes in 2026, a 2.4% year-on-year rise driven by e-commerce and time-sensitive shipments. Revenues are expected to reach $158bn, up from $155bn this year, though yields may dip 0.5% amid slower global trade. IATA director general Willie Walsh highlighted the sector’s resilience, noting that air cargo has supported shifti

Capital A, the parent company of Malaysian low-cost airline group AirAsia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore making Bahrain AirAsia’s Middle East hub. The partnership aims to strengthen aviation and economic ties between Bahrain and ASEAN, enhancing connectivity, cargo, and maintenance capabilities. CEO Tony Fernandes called the move “a game-changer” that will bridge Asia and the Middle East throug

The trend in shipping rates shows an increase for Korea (+4.1%) compared to the previous week. Conversely, rates have decreased for Europe (-0.1%), the West Coast of North America (-2.9%), and the East Coast of North America (-3.9%).

Air Canada (ACA/AC) and Emirates (UAE/EK) will extend their strategic partnership to 2032 as bilateral trade between Canada and the UAE continues to rise. Building on cooperation launched in 2022, the airlines plan enhanced freight services and are exploring a potential cargo-focused joint venture. The expanded alliance aims to strengthen bi-directional cargo flows linking the Americas, Middle East and Indian subcontinent. Officials say improved connectivity will support trad

The international air cargo forwarding ranking for Japan in October 2025 has been disclosed. Nippon Express (NX) secured the top position with 18,104 tons, down 8.1% compared to the same month last year. Kintetsu World Express (KWE) ranked second with 13,324 tons, up 3.9%, followed by Yusen Logistics in third with 10,348 tons, down 10.4%. Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR) placed fourth with 4,097 tons, up 6.5%, while Hankyu Hanshin Express came fifth with 2,993 tons, down 6.5%.

The trend in shipping rates shows an increase for the East Coast of North America (+6.2%), the West Coast of North America (+5.4%), Korea (+4.6%), and Europe (+3.3%) compared to the previous week.

All Nippon Airways (ANA/NH) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA/KZ) have launched a new cargo codeshare agreement connecting Japan with Europe and North America. ANA’s code appears on NCA’s Boeing 747 freighter flights from Narita to Chicago, New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Milan, and Frankfurt. In return, NCA’s code will be added to ANA’s Boeing 777 freighter routes to Chicago and Los Angeles. Following ANA Holdings’ full acquisition of NCA in August, the col

フランスのアフリカ・グローバル・ロジスティクス（AGL）は、2025年上半期のアフリカ物流市場が海上貨物輸入の増加により堅調に成長したと発表した。特にサハラ以南ではアジア・北米からの貨物が20％以上増加し、全体で前年同期比14％増を記録。一方、航空貨物は米国向け輸出減少やエネルギーコスト上昇で13.4％減少したが、7月にはアジア路線の回復で9.4％増と持ち直した。南アフリカでは鉄道インフラの近代化が進み、陸上輸送が拡大傾向にある。だが、8月に導入された米国の新関税により南アフリカなど主要輸出国は打撃を受け、自動車や農産物の輸出減少、雇用喪失が懸念されている。

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