Traffic contraction continues as typical end-of-summer lull nears Global traffic contracted for another week, with chargeable weight retreating week on week (WoW) across most origin regions, which left overall pricing unchanged from the previous week, as capacity shrank yet again…

Global tonnage and pricing continue to decline Global airfreight volumes declined in the first full week of August after a mild rally the previous week, with chargeable weight sinking from all origins, while pricing and capacity inched lower, barely changing…

China-Europe downturn weakens global July market performance Air cargo tonnages from China and Hong Kong to Europe have fallen for the sixth consecutive week, largely due to higher costs and complexities resulting from new European Union (EU) import rules since…

Pricing stabilizes as volumes and capacity retreat Air cargo tonnages retreated across the board to slide -3% overall from the previous week, as a result of a mix of different factors, while capacity declined by a more limited -1%. Nevertheless,…

Hong Kong to Europe volumes slump as new EU rules kick in Air cargo tonnages from Hong Kong to Europe have plummeted in the weeks surrounding the start of new EU import duty rules on 1 July, down by more…

China to Europe tonnages and spot rates drop sharply Worldwide air cargo tonnages and rates edged downwards in the second week of July, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, as stakeholders adjusted to the renewed escalation…

Rates fall further but the threat of renewed disruption returns Global air cargo average rates fell at the end of June and early July, also due to decreasing fuel prices, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. At…

June tonnages up +9% on last year while spot rates slightly soften Worldwide air cargo tonnages and rates in June and for the first half of 2026 were well up on last year’s levels, although tonnages and rates edged downwards…

Rates stay high despite further capacity returning to Gulf markets Worldwide and regional air cargo rates have remained high despite further capacity returning to Gulf markets since the latest ceasefire and peace memorandum between Iran and the US, effective since…

Market shows signs of stability Despite a temporary flare-up of the conflict in the Middle East, the global air cargo market was stable in week 24 (June 8 to 14). Traffic volume, capacity and pricing showed only moderate changes from…