Summary
The June 22 brief prioritizes public updates published or refreshed on the previous Asia/Shanghai calendar day. In air cargo, Cathay Cargo is adding A330 freighter resources through Air Hong Kong, while WorldACD data shows early-June air cargo tonnage recovering from holiday disruption but prices remaining elevated. In forwarding networks, Clarusto's Wuhan office highlights the growing role of central China multimodal links to Asia, Europe and the Middle East. On ocean and landside costs, CMA CGM's China-East Africa and China/Southeast Asia-West Africa PSS windows, together with Hapag-Lloyd and Crowley fuel-related charges, require shipment-by-shipment date checks.
Key Updates
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Asian Aviation reported on June 21 that Cathay Cargo is further reinforcing its cargo network with Airbus A330 freighter resources from Air Hong Kong, following last month's firm order for two additional A350F freighters. For South China, Hong Kong and intra-Asia time-critical cargo, a mix of widebody and regional freighter capacity can support e-commerce, electronics, temperature-controlled and urgent shipments, but customers still need to confirm actual capacity by flight, space and product tier.
Source: Cathay Cargo adds Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong KongCargoForwarder Global reported on June 21 that Clarusto Logistics has opened a new office in Wuhan, citing expanding trade flows between China, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and rising demand for faster, reliable multimodal solutions. As a manufacturing, Yangtze River, rail and road hub, Wuhan matters for central China exporters managing bookings, consolidation, rail/truck handoffs and Europe/Middle East connections.
Source: Clarusto Logistics grows Chinese focus with Wuhan officeCMA CGM's June 16 notice says short-term China to Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam cargo is subject to PSS from June 21. Dry and reefer cargo from North and Central China applies at USD 500 per 20-foot and USD 1,000 per 40-foot high-cube container; South China applies at USD 400 per 20-foot and USD 800 per 40-foot high-cube container. East Africa shippers should re-price by origin range, equipment, contract type and loading date.
Source: PSS - From China to East AfricaCMA CGM published a China and Southeast Asia to West Africa PSS on June 19. From June 22, China to selected West Africa South Range destinations applies at USD 575 per TEU for dry and reefer cargo, while China to Mauritania applies at USD 600 per TEU. From July 1, China to many West Africa South, Central and North destinations, plus Southeast Asia to all West Africa ranges, applies at USD 200 per TEU for short-term dry and reefer contracts. Africa-lane quotations should not rely on base ocean freight alone.
Source: PSS - From China & Southeast Asia to West AfricaHapag-Lloyd's Italy notice says the FOI/FDI Inland Fuel Floater applies to Italian import and export inland haulage from June 1 for non-FMC cargo and from June 21 for FMC cargo. The charge levels are 14.5% for truck, 8.5% for combined rail and truck, and 3% for rail-only transport. Italy door-point shipments should check whether import pickup, export FMC gate-in or non-FMC vessel departure determines the tariff date.
Source: Italy: Update on Inland Emergency Fuel & Energy SurchargesWorldACD's June 15 week 23 report showed global chargeable weight rebounding 3% week on week for June 1-7 after holiday-related contraction, with notable recovery from MESA and North America origins. Its week 22 report also showed the global average airfreight rate climbing 2% week on week to USD 3.29 per kg and 35% above last year. For high-value, e-commerce and urgent spare-parts cargo, airfreight remains a useful buffer against ocean delays and surcharges, but budget and space cutoffs need close control.
Source: WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 23Crowley said fuel-price volatility is driving vessel fuel adjustments effective June 21, and that it will continue to evaluate prices as conditions change. Although the notice was published before this week, its effective date is the previous calendar day and remains relevant for Caribbean, U.S. nearshore or related feeder cargo. Customers should separate fuel, ocean freight, port charges and inland cost components in quotations.
Source: Crowley Vessel Fuel - Effective June 21, 2026DH Logistics View
- Today's incremental signals are not just about one lane getting more expensive; capacity, network reach and cost structure are all moving. Hong Kong air-cargo resources and Wuhan forwarding coverage show that South China and central China execution capability remains a key service differentiator.
- Africa lanes need close review this week. China-East Africa and China/Southeast Asia-West Africa PSS windows differ, and dry versus reefer cargo, short-term contracts, origin ranges and destination countries all affect final cost.
- Fuel and inland charges are entering quotations more frequently. Italy's inland diesel floater, Crowley's vessel-fuel adjustment and recent UK/Ireland intermodal fuel fees all show that door-to-door pricing cannot be updated by ocean freight alone.
- Air cargo volumes recovered in early June, but pricing remains well above last year. Airfreight is a useful buffer for urgent cargo; for normal orders, earlier bookings and multi-port planning remain better cost-control tools.
Planning Notes
- For time-critical cargo from Hong Kong, South China or central China, compare Hong Kong airfreight, central China consolidation, rail/truck transfer and expedited ocean options by total transit time and landed cost.
- For China-East Africa and West Africa shipments, confirm PSS shipment by shipment, especially the June 21, June 22 and July 1 effective windows.
- Break Africa-lane quotes into base freight, PSS, THC, fuel, safety/security, documentation and destination charges instead of judging by a single all-in number.
- For Italy door-point cargo, confirm carrier haulage versus merchant haulage and map the tariff date to import pickup, export FMC gate-in or non-FMC vessel departure.
- For Caribbean or U.S. nearshore-related cargo, refresh fuel versions after June 21 and avoid carrying old quotes across the effective date.
- Keep airfreight backup space for temperature-controlled, electronics and spare-parts cargo; for standard orders, reduce forced air conversions through earlier shipping and multi-port options.
- Add a surcharge review checkpoint for all July sailings this week, especially Africa, Mediterranean, North Europe and door-to-door quotes with inland legs.
Sources
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- Cathay Cargo adds Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong KongAsian Aviation · 2026-06-21
- Clarusto Logistics grows Chinese focus with Wuhan officeCargoForwarder Global · 2026-06-21
- PSS - From China to East AfricaCMA CGM · 2026-06-16
- PSS - From China & Southeast Asia to West AfricaCMA CGM · 2026-06-19
- Italy: Update on Inland Emergency Fuel & Energy SurchargesHapag-Lloyd · 2026-05-23
- WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 23WorldACD · 2026-06-15
- WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends 2026 - week 22WorldACD · 2026-06-08
- Crowley Vessel Fuel - Effective June 21, 2026Crowley · 2026-05-28