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Check out the latest February 2026 Freight Market Insights from our Asia-Pacific Report

Air Freight Outlook

Asia–US and Asia–Europe demand is easing, with only a modest pre-CNY uplift expected
Intra-Asia volumes remain active versus last year, with tightening space ahead of the holiday
Post-CNY normalization is expected, keeping rates stable or slightly pressured in February

Transpacific rates are being defended through GRIs and capacity control rather than demand recovery
Blank sailings are concentrated on the Transpacific Eastbound Lane, signaling cautious carrier sentiment
New vessel deliveries in 2026 increase the need for disciplined capacity management

Northeast Asia – Pre-CNY front-loading supports short-term demand; post-holiday slowdown expected
Southeast Asia – Tight capacity and congestion ahead of CNY; operational pressure easing after the holiday
India – Air demand normalizes post-peak with improved weather, though airspace constraints persist
North America – Front-loading tightens space pre-CNY; winter weather increases delay risks
Europe – Weather disruption, labor actions, and EU ETS costs weigh on reliability and costs
Mexico – Shipments slow amid new tariffs and stricter documentation requirements

There’s a lot more happening in the global freight market. Find out more in our monthly update.

Sincerely,

Catherine Chien

Chairwoman

Dimerco Express Group

Mobile: +1-909-413-3711