Mark Chadwick, President of the Global Shippers' Association, on the more than $100 million in tariff duty refunds still owed to shippers, and the labour-intensive process of tracking it all down. FBC clip, from the full episode of The Freight Buyers' Club. Thanks to Dimerco Express Group (https://dimerco.com/) for supporting independent journalism. #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #OceanFreight #Logistics #Tariffs #GlobalTrade

Recent surge in spot rates in early March is driven by shippers moving goods before the quarter-end.

The 90-day U.S. tariff pause ends on July 9, creating major uncertainty in demand forecasts.

Report notes easing Asia–US and Europe demand, slower e-commerce volumes, and expected post-holiday softening in air freight.

Dimerco sees revenue climb 12% in April 2026 as AI cargo drives air freight. Middle East tensions and new US Customs rules reshuffle global supply chains.

The enhancements support scalability for customers handling peak demand and long-term growth in AI-driven industries.

Dimerco says tightening capacity, blank sailings and stronger US import demand are lifting ocean freight rates across India and key Asia-Pacific trade lanes.

With uncertainty around new tariffs between the U.S. and China, many shippers are holding back on placing new orders.

Taiwan and South Korea face strong semiconductor-led demand, while airport congestion, Middle East disruptions and cautious airline operations raise rates.

Gap between air and ocean freight rates has narrowed significantly amid ongoing supply chain challenges

Report highlights cautious demand, heavy use of blank sailings, slowing e-commerce, and a sharp risk of volatility after factory shutdowns.

Intra-Asia traffic remains strong, particularly from China to Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Strong semiconductor exports, airport congestion and new US customs measures are shaping Asia-Pacific air cargo markets, Dimerco's July report says.

E-commerce growth, tech launches, and US aluminium shortages fuel strong Transpacific air freight demand in November.

Trade will continue to find alternates - B2C or B2B2C, and air cargo will play its role.

AI cargo demand and Middle East airspace issues push costs up, while shippers turn to China–Europe rail as an alternative to delays and tight space

In its October 2025 Asia-Pacific Freight Market Report, Dimerco urged shippers to plan early to manage lead times and costs.

Disruptions, uneven demand and shifting trade lanes are driving short-term rate swings and reactive shipping decisions worldwide.

Fuel price spikes and disruptions tighten air cargo capacity, pushing rates higher and adding cost pressure for shippers

Strong e-commerce flows, tight capacity across Asia and rising rates shape December’s air freight conditions worldwide.

Geopolitical tensions disrupt sea routes, push up surcharges and shift cargo to rail, while air freight demand and supply imbalances add further pressure

Torsten Hartmann on what the ZIM acquisition would do to Hapag-Lloyd's position on the transpacific if it completes. From The Freight Buyers' Club podcast. Full episode: https://youtu.be/HAeb1TjRupE Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group: https://dimerco.com/ #ContainerShipping #ZIM #HapagLloyd #Shipping #SupplyChain #OceanFreight

Cargo charter flights out of China have been cancelled as a result of a rapid decline in e-commerce demand to the US, according to freight forwarder Dimerco

Dimerco says air cargo demand led by AI, tech and e-commerce remains firm in 2026 despite capacity and disruptions