News in Brief Podcast | Week 39 2026 | Transpacific rates, US-Canada trade war and dampening ecommerce
What’s keeping Transpacific freight rates elevated as the peak season approaches? This week, Gavin van Marle joins us to discuss the latest rate movements, the changing US-Canada trade relationship and a significant leadership shake-up at PIL. Plus, Awery’s Tristan Koch joins us to examine the latest airfreight data, the continuing decline in China-Europe ecommerce volumes, shifting rates and capacity, and how new technology could help the industry navigate an increasingly volatile market. All this and more, in under 20 minutes on this week's News in Brief Podcast!
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