Air Freight Rates Surge on China–USA Routes Amid Global Disruptions (April 2026)
The global logistics industry is facing renewed disruption as air freight rates from China to the United States have surged sharply in recent weeks, creating new challenges for importers, eCommerce businesses, and supply chain managers. The increase is being driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, reduced cargo capacity, and rising fuel costs, all of […]
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Shipping and China–U.S. Trade
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global shipping, despite a recently announced ceasefire. New satellite imagery and reports indicate that Iran has maintained strict control over vessel movement, effectively limiting transit through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The strait typically handles a significant share of global oil and energy […]