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IATA data show air cargo demand up 7.7% year-on-year in September 2026 while capacity grew only 2.7%. Why the gap matters for your shipments.
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IATA data show air cargo demand up 7.7% year-on-year in September 2026 while capacity grew only 2.7%. Why the gap matters for your shipments.

China–Europe rail kept growing through 2026: record train numbers in Q1, demand surges when sea lanes wobble, and average transits near 23 days.

The 2M alliance is gone and the map has been redrawn: Gemini Cooperation, Ocean Alliance, Premier Alliance, and an independent MSC. What importers should watch.

International express is the fastest way to ship from China. How the major channels differ, which cargo each suits, and how to book through SUBD.

DDP means the seller arranges delivery to your door with duties and clearance included. Here is how DDP shipping from China works, who it suits, and what to prepare.

A practical guide to ocean freight from China: how FCL and LCL differ, what really drives your shipping cost, and how to plan around realistic transit times.
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