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Weekly Freight Report: November 21, 2025
November 20th, 2025
Black Friday Demand Tightens Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Capacity
Trans-Pacific air cargo space is increasingly scarce as Black Friday and holiday demand surge, pushing rates higher across key lanes from Asia to the U.S
U.S. May Delay Semiconductor Tariff Implementation Amid China Concerns
The administration is reportedly considering postponing planned semiconductor tariffs as concerns grow over supply chain dependencies and potential retaliatory measures from China.
Trump's Tariffs Put a Pinch on U.S. Trade in August
August trade data reveals tangible impacts from existing tariff policies, with import volumes and values showing the strain on U.S. commerce amid ongoing trade tensions
Crackdown on Foreign Truckers Threatens US Farm Labor
New enforcement actions targeting foreign commercial drivers could create significant disruptions for agricultural shippers who rely heavily on cross-border trucking capacity during harvest seasons.
Study: High-Profile Tariff Announcements Raise Prices More Than Quiet Ones
New research demonstrates that publicly announced tariffs generate larger price increases than quietly implemented duties, revealing how communication strategy amplifies market impact
FAA Ends Air Traffic Cuts as Air Cargo Avoids Meaningful Impact
The FAA has lifted previous air traffic restrictions, with air cargo operations experiencing minimal disruption throughout the period of reduced capacity.
Asia-Europe Carriers to Levy Yet Another Rate Hike on Dec. 1
Ocean carriers serving Asia-Europe lanes announced another general rate increase effective December 1st, extending the trend of sustained upward pressure on container shipping costs.
