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air freight

NOUN
air cargo
Synonyms


NOUN
airlift


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“With good flexibility in the supply chain and a low proportion of air freight, there are opportunities to adapt the flow of goods to changed conditions,” the company said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The retailer says it is likely to experience £15m in additional costs - such as fuel and air freight - if the conflict lasts for three months.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The group—regarded as a bellwether for U.K. retail—has accounted for $20 million of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, including fuel and air freight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“The air freight and logistics industry packs a bigger punch,” she wrote, adding that FedEx and UPS in particular may get a lift as long as energy costs remain relatively low.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Gey’s air freight shipping system worked fine for sending a few cells to colleagues here and there, but it was too expensive for shipping on a massive scale.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot