Logistics eNews: Air Cargo, Trade Barriers, EU Port Strikes & U.S. Agriculture

Monday December 1, 2025

Air Cargo Demand from Asia Pacific to the US continues to grow

Airfreight volumes from Southeast Asia to the US surged in October, marking the fastest growth seen this year as manufacturing continues shifting away from China.

According to the latest World ACD data, even with new US tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption, air cargo tonnages from the Asia-Pacific region to the US remain significantly higher than they were at the same time last year.

Provinces and Territories Sign Deal to Ease Interprovincial Trade Barriers

All provinces and territories have reached a new agreement with the federal government designed to reduce interprovincial trade barriers and make it easier for businesses to sell goods across Canada.

Global Shipping Faces ‘Age of Complexity’ in 2026 as Overcapacity Meets New AI, Energy, and Tariff Risks

TRADLINX, South Korea’s top import-export logistics platform, has published its 2026 Global Ocean Logistics Outlook. The report describes 2026 as “The Great Recalibration,” a year in which sluggish trade growth and structural overcapacity are overtaken by three emerging forces: AI, energy, and tariffs.

Portugal & Belgium Strikes: What LSP Leaders Need to Do

Concurrent strikes in Portugal and Belgium are further straining Europe’s already stressed port network. The alert details the confirmed strike schedules, anticipated disruptions at key gateways, and the practical steps LSP leaders should take now to safeguard service performance, redirect cargo flows, and keep customers well-informed.

Trump Says China Has Agreed to Boost US Farm Purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to both accelerate and increase China’s purchases of U.S. agricultural products, noting that Beijing had “more or less agreed” to the proposal.