Air Cargo Demand Rises 6% Despite US-Iran Conflict
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Air cargo demand rises 6% despite US-Iran conflict
Global air cargo demand increased by 6% in May 2026, showing resilience despite geopolitical tensions. Learn how the industry adapts to shifting trade patt Read More: https://punchng.com/air-cargo-demand-rises-6-despite-us-iran-conflict/
According to the latest data published on 29 June 2026 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), world freight demand increased by 6% in May over a year, driven by the resumption of trade and the adaptation of the companies to the new logistics dynamics. However, a contrasting growth in different regions, with a sharp decline in the Middle East. Strong demand, higher than the capacity Measured in tonnes-kilometres of freight (CTK), …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global demand for air cargo registered an annual growth of 6 per cent in May, measured in tons-kilometre cargo (CKT), while capacity increased by 1.9 per cent, consolidating a positive trend for the sector despite a still complex geopolitical context. According to the entity, [...]
CEVA expands transpacific air cargo network with new Vietnam charter
CEVA Logistics has expanded its transpacific air cargo network by launching a new charter service between Hanoi and Chicago while renewing its existing Wuxi-Chicago route. The expansion aims to provide customers with more reliable air freight capacity between Asia and the United States. The new Hanoi-Chicago service will operate three times a week using a Boeing 777 freighter. It targets shippers in the high-tech, industrial, retail and e-commer…

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