Core Insights - The DHL Hong Kong Air Freight Trade Index (DTI) shows a continued decline in the overall air freight trade index, reverting to levels seen in Q3 2019, indicating challenges in air freight trade, particularly in export/transshipment [1][2] - The index for gifts, toys, and household goods recorded the most significant drop, reaching its lowest level since 2023, while the watch and jewelry index was the weakest among all air freight commodities [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - The air freight trade index has decreased by 3.4 points, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the air freight industry, influenced by recent tariff adjustments and changing global trade policies [2] - Nearly 90% of local air freight traders are unfamiliar with tariff changes, emphasizing the need for improved communication and education to empower air freight traders [2][4] Group 2: Market Opportunities - Local air freight users view Southeast Asia as the market with the highest trade potential, followed by Europe and Greater China, indicating a shift in focus towards emerging markets [4] - The DTI is a quarterly survey commissioned by DHL Express Hong Kong, aimed at providing insights into the overall air freight import and export/transshipment trade market, based on responses from at least 600 companies involved in cross-border air freight trade [4]
第三季度DHL香港空运贸易领先指数持续下滑 重回2019年同期水平
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