Air Freight remains enigmatic, highly affected by geopolitics, and without strong, consistent rate movement in one particular direction.

• Airlines are continuing to add international routes and flights.  
• Air Export market is softening, with some carriers seeking freight to specific destinations.
• Rates to Asia are still high, and recent lockdowns are causing concern; however, the recent news of China's relaxation of zero-COVID rule is positive.
• End-of-Year Shipping Rush begins with many companies shutting down for their scheduled winter break.  

Airport Notables

• Chicago reports that O’Hare wait times are improving, but that may change as the end of the year approaches.  
• Cincinnati is reporting airport backups in Singapore (SIN), Delhi (DEL), and Malaysia (KUL.)  
• Los Angeles is reporting that space is still a bit tight to Mexico, while space to Brazil has opened recently with improving transit times. Flights to Europe and Asia have reliable transit times, with space generally available.  
• San Francisco is seeing some lift into San Jose, Costa Rica, and light import delays.