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…

Bangladesh disruptions contribute to stalling tonnages in late July Worldwide air cargo tonnages remained flat in the last full week of July, having dropped around -2% the previous week, taking them around -5% below their level at the end of…

Asia Pacific rates soar despite drop in China-USA demand Air cargo spot rates from Asia Pacific continue to soar, despite a drop in demand from China to the USA in the last two full weeks, according to the latest weekly…

Rates stay firm despite slight July demand lull Worldwide air cargo rates and demand softened slightly from most regions in the second week of July, although tonnages and average global prices remain significantly higher than this time last year, thanks…

Demand dips due to US Independence Day, rates stay high ex-Asia Global air cargo demand dropped by around -5% in the first week of July, mainly due to the impact of US Independence Day holidays, but average worldwide rates remain…

Tonnages up +12% in the first half of 2024 Global air cargo tonnages were up by +12% in the first half of 2024 compared with the equivalent period last year, according to preliminary figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data,…

Global tonnages dip due to Eid al-Adha festival Worldwide average air cargo rates have continued to rise, despite a drop in tonnages to and from countries with predominantly Muslim populations linked to the Eid al-Adha annual festivals and holidays –…

Rates stay firm driven by Asia and Middle East Air cargo rates are holding firm during what is traditionally a quieter period for the market, boosted by continuing strong demand and high spot rates from Asian and Middle Eastern origins,…

Asia Pacific demand and rates soar above last year’s levels Air cargo demand and rates from Asia Pacific origins continue to soar well above last year’s levels, with spot rates from Vietnam to Europe, in particular, spiking even further in…