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January 29th, 2025
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Market Update
— The Port of Los Angeles reports continued growth in 2024, handling a total of 10.3 million container units, marking nearly a 20% increase compared to 2023.
— The Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported an 8.1% growth in TEUs last year compared to 2023. In terms of overall cargo throughput, the port saw a 2.3% increase, totaling 278 million tons, compared to the previous year.
— Chinese (Lunar) New Year has officially started, and factories across China have halted operations to observe the holiday festivities. Stay in touch with your forwarder to keep track of when factories open and how it will impact your shipments.
— President Trump has postponed the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Colombia after both countries reach an agreement. The U.S. imports significant amounts of coffee, flowers, and oil from Colombia, and in turn, is Colombia’s largest trading partner.
Freight News
Air Cargo Outlook: Early Rebound, But Growth May Slow
While air cargo demand remains robust, some experts predict a softening in the coming months. As is typical post-holiday, air freight demand has dipped in the first weeks of January. However, this decline mirrors trends observed in 2023, according to Freightwaves.
Yet, as reported by The Loadstar (with data from the WorldACD), air freight tonnages have already rebounded from the end-of-year slump, surging by 8% in week 3 of 2025. But some experts predict that tonnage will not see as much growth this year as the sector did in 2024, largely due to inventory levels.
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