Geopolitical Uncertainty Dominates Concerns for Air Freight Industry in 2024

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Geopolitical risks are seen as the primary concern for forwarders and the air freight industry in 2024, according to delegates at the ACE air freight forwarding event in Abu Dhabi. While disruptions in the supply chain can boost air freight, there's a consensus that the health of all transport sectors, including maritime, is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the global economy, with geopolitical tensions impacting logistics and creating uncertainty.

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