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(9 articles)3 Factors Reshaping Air Cargo Market in H2 2024
The second half of the year is poised to be volatile for air cargo markets, driven by three interconnected dynamics. First, ongoing tensions related to Iran continue to create unpredictability in rout
EU ecommerce levy cuts Asia-Europe freighter capacity by 14%
The European Union's introduction of new fees on low-value ecommerce imports has triggered a sharp and measurable contraction in intercontinental air freight capacity. Data from Aevean reveals that AP
Tariffs & Geopolitics Threaten H2 Shipping Demand: CMA CGM
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has flagged significant headwinds for the second half of the year, citing three converging pressures: escalating tariff regimes, geopoliti
Air Cargo Faces 2026 Pressure But Maintains Profitability
Air cargo markets face mounting operational and financial pressures heading into 2026, driven by constrained aircraft capacity, rising fuel costs, and competing demand from e-commerce and time-sensiti
Challenge Group Expands Air Cargo: New India-Europe Routes
Challenge Group is making a strategic bet on sustained cargo demand from Asia by launching expanded freighter services on key routes connecting India and China with Europe and beyond. The carrier will
Asyad Shipping Secures $2.2B Revenue Backlog
Asyad Shipping, a major regional carrier, has secured a substantial $2.2 billion revenue backlog, signaling robust market demand and strong order books for vessel capacity. This milestone reflects sus
India Road Freight Index Falls as Oversupply Crushes Rates
The Crisil Freight Index has declined further in April 2024, signaling ongoing weakness in India's road logistics market. The downturn reflects two structural headwinds: persistently weak cargo demand
IAG Cargo Q1 Hit by Middle East Tension and Weak Dollar
IAG Cargo reported Q1 performance headwinds driven by two interconnected factors: ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions disrupting air routes and cargo flows, combined with a weaker US dollar redu
LatAm Air Cargo Surges Despite Fuel Spike and Middle East Tension
Despite significant headwinds from elevated aviation fuel prices and Middle East geopolitical tensions, air cargo carriers operating out of Central and South American (CSA) hubs are experiencing robus