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Introducing Sea-Air Express: A Multimodal Solution for Asia-to-Europe Trade Lanes

Aerial view of a white airliner flying over teal water beside a port stacked with colorful shipping containers

Amid the Middle East conflict, Flexport's Sea-Air Express is a multi-modal solution for shipping from Asia to Europe at rates up to 41% below pure air freight.


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  • Aerial view of a white airliner flying over teal water beside a port stacked with colorful shipping containers
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    Introducing Sea-Air Express: A Multimodal Solution for Asia-to-Europe Trade Lanes

    Amid the Middle East conflict, Flexport's Sea-Air Express is a multi-modal solution for shipping from Asia to Europe at rates up to 41% below pure air freight.

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  • Aerial twilight view of dozens of cargo ships and tankers anchored off a port under a purple sky
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    Blank Sailing Spike After Tariffs: What It Means for Your Supply Chain

    New U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are driving historic blank sailings on Transpacific routes—surpassing COVID levels. Learn how this impacts your supply chain and what you can do to prepare now.

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  • Two container ships at sea under a blue sky, seagulls flying, one bow facing the camera.
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    Red Sea Crisis: Ceasefire Sparks Hope, But Is Global Shipping Out of Danger?

    The Jan 19th Red Sea ceasefire sparks hope for global shipping, but risks remain. Explore impacts on carriers, freight rates, and 2025 contracts to navigate this complex landscape.

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  • Stacked rows of colorful shipping containers on a container ship's deck sailing across open water under a blue sky
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    2025 Ocean Freight Outlook: Five Predictions You Need to Know

    Here's a detailed recap of last week's Ocean Market Predictions for 2025 webinar, featuring Trine Nielsen, Nerijus Poskus, Lars Jensen, and Bjorn Vang Jensen.

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  • Wall of stacked shipping containers, mostly blue with scattered red ones, casting a diagonal shadow
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    Unlocking Savings and Efficiency: How Flexport’s Buyer’s Consolidation Service Transforms Ocean Freight

    Flexport’s Buyer’s Consolidation service revolutionizes the shipping process, offering significant cost savings and efficiency.

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  • Two container ships at sea under a blue sky, seagulls flying, one bow facing the camera.
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    Why Ocean Freight Rates are Surging: A Look at the Supply Shock after the Red Sea Disruptions

    Discover the latest insights on Far East Westbound ocean routes, where full ships and rising rates dominate. Learn how post-Red Sea diversions, increased demand post-Chinese Labor Holiday, and equipment shortages impact shipping costs and logistics planning in May 2024. Stay…

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  • Container ship laden with stacked containers sailing through a canal flanked by desert banks
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    The Lasting Impact of the Red Sea Diversions on Shipping Costs

    Discover how the Red Sea diversions have driven persistent high shipping rates on Asia to Europe routes, highlighting structural changes and challenges in global trade.

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  • Aerial view of two container ships passing in opposite directions on dark blue water
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    A Peek At Peak Season 2023: Will Demand Peak, Or Will It Be Peak Supply?

    After three years of pandemic-affected shipping and supply chain disruptions, here’s a look at what peak season 2023 might look like.

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