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Transpacific air cargo rates rose in October

Source: Air Cargo News / TAC Index · Original publication: 2026-11-02

At a glance. Air Cargo News, citing TAC Index figures, reported that average air freight rates on Hong Kong-origin transpacific services rose from $7.16 per kilogram at the start of October to $8.17 at month end, 38.7% higher year on year. The Hong Kong-to-North America monthly average was $7.64 per kilogram, against $7.02 in September. These are historical averages combining spot and contract rates, not current quotes or guaranteed prices for individual shipments.

Rate movement in October

TAC Index figures reported by Air Cargo News show average rates on Hong Kong-origin transpacific services climbing from $7.16 per kilogram at the beginning of October to $8.17 at the end of the month. That end-of-month level was 38.7% higher than a year earlier.

The Hong Kong-to-North America monthly average was $7.64 per kilogram, compared with $7.02 in September.

Reading the figures

The reported averages combine spot and contract rates and describe historical pricing rather than current quotes. They should not be treated as a price guaranteed for any individual shipment.

Shippers budgeting transpacific airfreight may find it useful to confirm rates for their specific lanes and volumes rather than relying on published averages.

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