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Air rates fallen to 5-year low
2/24/2025
Importing from China
Air rates fallen to 5-year low
The Chinese New Year traditionally impacts rates in the lead-up to celebrations in China, with a historical trend of rates declining shortly after. However, in 2024, the market defied expectations, as rates not only continued to rise but remained elevated for the rest of the year.

This year, uncertainty surrounded market expectations. We’re pleased to report that air rates have not only dropped but have hit a five-year low, we will update you if rates continue to fall or start to increase significantly. Several factors may be contributing to this, including lower order volumes from China and anticipated trade tensions – though it's still too early to pinpoint a definitive cause. What we do know is that now is an excellent time to take advantage of these lower rates.

Looking ahead, March is likely to bring some rate increases, largely dependent on whether the market sees an upturn in orders in China.

Ocean freight rates are currently low but are expected to increase in March. Shipping lines will play their normal poker games, we are waiting for the first to show their hand – then the rest will follow suit.

Our ocean rate procurement team will provide clients with updated rates as soon as they are confirmed.

For more details or a quote, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Air Freight
Whatever your requirements, our relationship with all major airlines ensures we can offer a choice of highly flexible solutions to meet your deadlines.
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Ocean Freight
Whether general cargo or a special project, we have access to all equipment types and global consolidation services, ensuring a solution for all your sea freight needs.
Learn more
Road Freight
Offering standard full loads, groupage or dedicated hot shot deliveries, we offer tailored road freight solutions both domestically and internationally.
Learn more
Sea-Air
Ocean Freight too slow? Air freight too expensive? we can tailor the perfect solution to reduce costs on air and improve on ocean transit times.
Learn more
Cross Trade
Buying from one country and selling to another? With our global network spanning 226 countries, we have a perfect solution for your cross-trade requirements.
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Rail Freight
Connect East to West or West to East with more environmentally-friendly rail freight solutions for containerised or groupage logistical requirements.
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Consultancy
Let our “Freight Doctor service take away your logistics pain. We offer a free, no obligation review of your processes and prices. What have you got to lose?
Learn more
Warehousing
Our bespoke warehousing software gives you access to your audit trail and live visibility of your stock, giving you complete control of your warehousing remotely.
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Onboard Courier
For urgent and time critical shipments, our fully trained onboard couriers will personally accompany your package to its final destination.
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