China to USA spot rates rebound Average worldwide air cargo rates regained a further +4% in the third full week of March, taking them back to around their levels in mid-January and last summer, as the market ex-Asia Pacific continues…

Rates and demand continue on slight upward trend Global air cargo rates and demand edged slightly further upwards in the second full week of March, with Middle East & South Asia (MESA) the only major origin region registering a drop…

Flat markets slightly above last year’s levels Worldwide air cargo markets show a flat trend looking at the latest demand and pricing levels, slightly above those this time last year, according to the most recent weekly figures from WorldACD Market…

China to USA market weakens in February Full-month figures for February suggest a weakening China to the USA air cargo market compared with China to Europe, as shippers adjust to the fast-changing policies and statements of the new Trump administration…

Asia Pacific tonnages are close to pre-Lunar New Year levels Air cargo tonnages from Asia Pacific origins have continued to rebound towards their pre-Lunar New Year levels, with rates edging back upwards and remaining above their level this time last…

Slow recovery continues from Lunar New Year Worldwide air cargo tonnages have continued to recover slowly from what was a shallower Lunar New Year (LNY) dip than last year, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, although…

Demand rebounds slightly from Lunar New Year dip Global air cargo tonnages rebounded slightly (+3%) in week 6 (3 to 9 February) from their Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday dip the previous week, although average rates have dropped further, especially…

Tonnage growth eases in January ahead of early Lunar New Year Worldwide air cargo recorded a +2% year-on-year (YoY) tonnage increase in January, well below the +11% average growth last year, facing tougher comparison figures, moderating e-commerce volumes, and an…

Rates rebound in lead-up to Lunar New Year Average global air cargo rates have edged back upwards in the final full week before Lunar New Year, with average full-market worldwide prices gaining +4% in week 4 (20 to 26 January)…

Demand edges back upwards ahead of Lunar New Year break Worldwide air cargo tonnages continued to rebuild in the third week of 2025 following their seasonal drop in the final days of December and the start of this year, although…