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13.11.2020

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Latest news on the global transport situation

What is the situation on the global transport market?

Air & Sea News novembre 2020

It is very tense across all modes of transport. Turbulence is increasing.

sea freight
In general, shipowners have limited transport capacities and empty containers are often missing exactly where they are needed.

Export — book in good time! For a sea freight container booked today, you can expect a non-binding departure in 2 — 3 weeks. This applies in particular to the Far East and the USA. Please plan for additional running time as a precautionary measure.

Import — The situation is extremely tense, particularly when it comes to imports from China.

Whether importing or exporting, shipowners incur exorbitant additional costs, including in the general cargo sector (LCL). We pass on these costs to you in addition to the offers available to you.

airfreight
The volume is just as high as in 2019, particularly in imports. What is missing is capacity. Airplanes in the sky are scarce. Following a slight recovery in passenger traffic, 90% of passenger connections are currently shut down. PAX (passenger) flights were the backbone of cargo air traffic. The shortage is leading to a confusing market situation and daily changing, mostly rising, air freight rates.

Import — Here, the market from China is extremely tight and will probably remain so until Chinese New Year 2021, at the end of February. In addition, import processing at Frankfurt Airport is currently taking a few days longer due to a lack of capacity.

Export — Due to the limited options, the terms are often extended and the rates are at a high level. Finding and booking a suitable connection for you is 3-4 times more time consuming than before. The situation will not change in the foreseeable future, at least until there is a corresponding volume of passenger flights again.

CHINA Railway - Rail Freight
There are currently delays when importing from China:

  • There is a lack of suitable, empty rail containers due to the significantly increased volume.
  • There are downtimes at border crossings between China, Russia and Poland.

Exports to China are running smoothly at the moment.

CHINA truck express
On the import side, as in rail traffic, there are sometimes delays. Most exports run normally.

How can the Emons Air & Sea team help you?
You have already placed your trust in us today and receive:
Maximum flexibility, commitment and “know-how” in all transport matters.

What we want from you:
Understanding the current situation and bookings as soon as possible so that we have the chance to get your goods to your customer on time. Talk to your Emons Air & Sea specialist and together we will find the best route.

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