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Episode #12: Air Cargo Defies Death, Rates Spike Past Last Year's Peak
We're back and pumped to talk freight. Get your freight Christmas sweater on.🧣
Transpacific air rates hit $7.50/kilo, beating out last year's $7.30 peak despite recession fears and front-loading concerns (take that, 2024!). Meanwhile, Asia-Europe stays flat at $3.60/kilo as carriers shift more capacity there.
And....the Red Sea is showing signs of life! I'm not crying - you are.
Houthis released hostages that had been held since July, and CMA CGM is increasing vessel traffic through the area (though full return remains as elusive as my son's missing left shoes). Ocean rates continue their…
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