Despite facing high tariffs and the termination of China's cargo exemption policy, global air cargo demand in May still grew by 2.2% year-on-year, with strong performance across several routes. IATA pointed out that the industry's resilience indicates an ability to continue adapting to the changing international trade environment.
In June 2025, cross-border freight volume experienced a slight year-on-year decline of 0.3%, primarily due to a 27.8% reduction in truckbed transportation. Although the total domestic equipment slightly decreased, international containers achieved a 1.0% annual growth. Overall, transportation increased by 4.3% in the first six months of 2025.
According to data from the American Trucking Associations, the U.S. Freight Tonnage Index increased by 0.9% year-over-year in December, ending a two-month decline. This data suggests that the U.S. freight market may be gradually emerging from its downturn. However, whether the market is truly recovering requires continued monitoring.
Mercari has emerged as a significant player in the Japanese pre-owned luxury goods market by simplifying the transaction process, offering flexible pricing, building trust mechanisms, and providing secure payment guarantees. It offers users a convenient and safe trading experience, reshaping the market landscape. Its large user base and efficient transaction flow have made it a fertile ground for pre-owned luxury goods trading. Mercari's success highlights the potential of online platforms to disrupt traditional retail models in specialized markets.
Mom and baby brand Makuku achieved a 900% growth in the Philippines TikTok Shop by selecting the right niche, leveraging influencer marketing to drive traffic, and utilizing live commerce for efficient conversion, all while capitalizing on TikTok Shop platform support. Their key strategies include collaborating with local influencers, expanding product categories, carefully selecting influencers, and implementing pre-live traffic generation, in-live interaction, and pre-promotion for platform mega sales events. These tactics contributed significantly to their success in the Southeast Asian market.
In the first three quarters of this year, the Qianhai Bay Free Trade Port in Shenzhen achieved a cross-border e-commerce clearance value of 430 million yuan, a staggering increase of 48.5 times year-on-year. This remarkable growth is attributed to innovative measures introduced by Shenzhen Customs, such as expedited clearance and integrated operations within the port area, which significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs for businesses. Moreover, the development of foreign trade enterprises was further promoted through internet platforms and dedicated services, enhancing the appeal of the free trade zone.
According to the American Trucking Associations, U.S. truck tonnage in July, after seasonal adjustment, experienced a slight month-over-month decrease, but year-over-year growth remained robust. Experts believe that short-term fluctuations do not alter the long-term positive trend, and the second half of the year is expected to benefit from growth in heavy freight sectors such as energy and automotive. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors influencing truck tonnage and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in the future.
According to the Association of American Railroads, U.S. rail freight traffic declined year-over-year in the week ending August 19th. Carload traffic saw a slight decrease of 0.6%, while intermodal traffic fell more sharply by 4.6%. Year-to-date figures show a marginal increase of 0.2% in carload traffic but a significant decrease of 9.2% in intermodal traffic. Experts suggest that rail freight faces both challenges and opportunities. They emphasize the need to focus on growth areas arising from economic restructuring and upgrading, as well as strengthening technological innovation and collaboration.
Data from the Association of American Railroads reveals a mixed picture for US rail freight for the week ending July 23rd. Carload traffic saw a slight increase, while intermodal traffic declined year-over-year. Year-to-date figures reflect a similar trend. Overall North American rail freight also faces challenges. Moving forward, rail freight needs to navigate economic downturns and supply chain bottlenecks while capitalizing on opportunities presented by infrastructure investments and the growing emphasis on green initiatives. The industry's performance reflects broader economic trends and the evolving landscape of freight transportation.
Data from the Association of American Railroads shows that U.S. rail freight and intermodal volumes declined year-over-year in the first week of August. While some commodity categories saw increased freight volumes, they couldn't offset the overall downward trend. Intermodal transportation continues to be weak, with a significant cumulative decline throughout the year. Experts believe that the global economic downturn and supply chain bottlenecks are contributing factors, and significant improvement is unlikely in the short term. It is recommended that the government increase support and optimize the business environment.
