This dashboard shows Baltic Exchange air freight rates and the indexes for weight and yield across major key trade lanes. The data is updated monthly and based on international shipments from over 100 air cargo carriers and from the Baltic Exchange.In the Yield and Weight tool, “Weight” refers to the transported weight and “Yield” is […]
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On the edge: Tariffs and capacity constraints that could reshape air cargo overnight
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Examining the impact of tariffs on the air cargo industry
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Early 2025: Tariffs, risks, and trade shifts
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Expanding horizons: Alaska Airlines Cargo’s path to global growth
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Baltic Exchange taps CFC for data and analysis
Cargo Facts Consulting is now providing data and analysis to the Baltic Exchange. Founded in 1744, the Baltic Exchange provides indices ...