The global air freight market remains resilient but highly dynamic. Freight rates have stabilized after earlier volatility, while capacity recovery continues gradually. Demand is increasingly driven by AI infrastructure, semiconductors and high-value electronics rather than low-value e-commerce.
Air freight rates remain above historical averages despite recent stabilisation. Asia–North America continues to record the highest pricing due to strong demand and constrained capacity.
Capacity is slowly improving across several trade lanes but remains below normal levels. Recovery from previous Middle East disruptions continues, leaving many routes capacity constrained.
Geopolitical tensions continue to influence global logistics. Longer sea freight transit times have encouraged some shippers to move urgent cargo by air. Fuel prices and security costs continue to influence freight pricing.
Moderate to strong.
Expected to remain elevated.
Gradually improving.
AI, pharma, semiconductors and high-value cargo.
Although volatility remains, the air cargo market continues to present strong opportunities for logistics providers that can secure capacity and deliver reliable solutions for high-value, time-sensitive cargo.