Weekly Air Operations Update: Shanghai to Europe, US and Australia - 16/08/24

General overview: The air freight market remains much the same as last week, with available capacity on EU and US routes and stable pricing. Space remains tight and rates are increasing on routes from China to Australia.

Shanghai to London

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is open
• Rates are steady

Shanghai to New York

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is open
• Rates are steady

Shanghai to Los Angeles

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is open
• Rates are steady

Shanghai to Frankfurt

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is open
• Rates are steady

Shanghai to Melbourne

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is tight
• Rates are increasing

Shanghai to Sydney

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• Weather is normal
• Space is tight
• Rates are increasing

Elsewhere, Dhaka Airport is currently experiencing severe congestion. Space is tight, and rates are high. Flights to India have now resumed, but we are waiting for further update from local contacts to understand how quickly this is alleviating the congestion.