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IATA: Air cargo demand rose again in November

For the month of November, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that total demand measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (ctk), rose for the 16th consecutive month, increasing by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (+9.5% for international operations). This makes interesting reading for the U-Freight Group, with our strong presence in the expedited international…

Lines expected to avoid Suez for some time further

The U-Freight Group, with our comprehensive portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import and export cargoes, notes in various media reports that resumption of sailings through the Suez Canal will expectedly be slow. Commentators suggest that the impending network changes by major container lines appear set to ensure the continuation…

Airfreight in 2025: What’s on the horizon?

With our strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, we take note of an excellent article that appears on the Air Cargo Week website that provides some excellent guidance about what 2025 potentially has in store in the airfreight arena. Covering such issues as digital innovation to geopolitical shifts, sustainability imperatives, and the explosive…

US dockworkers and employer group to restart talks next week?

With our portfolio of international ocean freight operations to and from the US East and Gulf Coasts, which include LCL and FCL import and export operations, the U-Freight Group welcomes the news that the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to resume contract talks on January 7th, according to…

2024: A year of transformation in global supply chains

As we reach the end of 2024, the U-Freight Group reflects on a year marked by significant events that have reshaped the global supply chain landscape. From geopolitical tensions to evolving logistics trends, this year has underscored the critical importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovation in the industry. Below are some of the most significant…

Turbulent seas ahead: The future of container shipping 2025 and beyond

With our comprehensive portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import and export cargoes, the U-Freight Group is always keen to share important information about the sector with our current and potential clients. We recently read an interesting report on the APM Terminals website in which Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner…

U-Freight in media spotlight

U-Freight’s e-commerce logistics operations recently featured in the weekly edition of leading magazine Air Cargo Week. In the article, U-Freight America CEO, Rick Keller, discusses how the company has been gearing up to meet the logistics needs of businesses involved in e-commerce. The article can be read on page 10 of the supplement here: https://aircargoweek.com/publications/acw-9th-december-24/…