Rates rise to 2024 high despite tonnage dip Global air cargo spot rates rose to new 2024 highs in the first few days of October despite a dip in worldwide tonnages linked to national holidays in China and disruptions to…

Rates and demand rise further in September as strong peak looms Worldwide air cargo rates and tonnages edged up further in the final full week of September and the month as a whole, ahead of what is expected to be…

Autumn festivals cause mid-September dip in tonnages from Asia Pacific Global air cargo tonnages dipped by around -3% in week 38 (16-22 September), week on week (WoW), with the declines caused mainly by national holidays in China, South Korea, and…

Bangladesh and Japan rates soar as disruptions persist Soaring air cargo spot rates from Bangladesh and Japan and a surge in tonnages from Dubai have further boosted an already buoyant air cargo market in the first half of September, according…

Asia Pacific surge lifts global rates Worldwide average air cargo spot rates rose to a new 2024 high in the first full week of September, boosted by a surge in tonnages and spot rates from Asia Pacific origins, particularly to…

Rates and demand remain strong throughout August Worldwide air cargo demand and pricing have stayed strong throughout August, with tonnages up +10%, year on year (YoY), and rates +12% above last year’s levels, according to the latest figures and analysis…

Asia Pacific tonnages rebound strongly after Japan typhoon dip Air cargo tonnages from Asia Pacific have rebounded strongly in the last full week of August after dipping sharply the previous week due to flight cancellations resulting from a typhoon in…

Japan typhoon and European holidays cause mid-August tonnage drop Flight cancellations caused by a typhoon in Northeast Asia and national holidays in several European countries have led to a significant mid-August fall in air cargo tonnages, according to the latest…

  Rates hold firm while tonnages weaken slightly at the start of August Average worldwide air cargo volume slipped -1% in the first full week of August, compared with the previous week, while rates continued to hold steady. With the…

Tonnages and rates up +12% in July, Bangladesh tonnages recover Average worldwide air cargo rates and tonnages in July were up by +12%, year on year (YoY), driven by continuing strong demand from sectors such as e-commerce and persistent disruptions…