The U-Freight Group, which has a strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, as well as being an early entrant into the world of e-commerce logistics, notes that new analysis from WorldACD Market Data has revealed the growth of ‘general cargo’ air freight tonnages is outpacing that of ‘special cargo’ products so far in 2024, reversing a trend in recent years in which demand from air cargo shipments requiring special handling and shipping, has broadly outperformed general cargo.

With a comprehensive network of international container shipping services, including LCL and FCL import and export operations, the U-Freight Group notes that the global liner vessel fleet has reached 30 million teu for the first time in history, according to market analyst, Alphaliner.

With our commitment to ensuring the safe transport of the cargoes entrusted to us, the U-Freight Group notes that the Cargo Integrity Group, a partnership of industry associations, has compiled a list of the most hazardous cargoes that can compromise supply chain safety.

The U-Freight Group, as a provider of international container shipping services, including LCL and FCL import and export operations,, notes a interesting article in Logistics Management magazine that explains why carriers and shippers alike need to keep a close eye on any sudden shifts that could take them off course as carrier executives examine negative earnings reports and contemplate the future impact of changing freight demands and surging freight costs.