Forwarders applaud as Emirates SkyCargo and DP World launch sea-air product

Emirates SkyCargo and DP World have developed a sea-air product together – something forwarders said they “should have done years ago”.
The Dubai-based companies are offering Sea-Air, an express product with a pledge to transfer containers from port to airport in less than 3 hours; Sea-Air Plus, a bespoke solution whereby customers can pick DP World or their own representatives to arrange breakdowns and paperwork; and Sea-Air Flex, which offers shippers …

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Sea-air services make a comeback, but volatility and uncertainty lurk

The sea-air business via Dubai and Singapore is back up and running, as air freight rates continue to stabilise.
Aeromar Sea Air, which suspended its business in March when air freight rates skyrocketed in Asia as passenger aircraft stopped flying, said it was re-introducing services.
“We still have some limits on capacity, but there is enough to offer a professional service; so we are back,” said managing director Nick Coverdale.
“Rates are stable, …

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Sea-air services disrupted and rates soar as airlines suspend more flights

Sea-air shipments via Dubai and Singapore to Europe and the US have either been suspended or seen prices soar.
Aeromar, which specialises in sea freight to Dubai and onward travel by air, said it had suspended its services with immediate effect, although all cargo currently on route would continue.
It said it had been forced to make this decision as airlines began cancelling flights from Dubai.
“We can fix rates three weeks in …

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