Global air cargo demand strengthened in June, with volumes rising 8.5% year over year, highlighting resilient global trade and continued demand for fast, reliable freight services across international supply chains.
International cargo demand grew 9.6%, exceeding the 4.4% increase in global cargo capacity, reflecting sustained demand for high-value technology products and time-sensitive shipments. The continued imbalance between demand and capacity supported stronger air freight activity across major trade corridors.
North America led regional growth, while Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America all recorded year-over-year demand increases, demonstrating broad-based resilience in global logistics networks. Key trade lanes, particularly between Asia and North America, as well as intra-Asia and Europe-Asia routes, remained major drivers of cargo growth.
Although manufacturing activity moderated slightly during the month and export orders remained soft, overall production levels continued to support air freight demand. Lower jet fuel prices also provided some operational relief, helping improve efficiency across the aviation logistics sector despite ongoing geopolitical and trade-related challenges.
The sustained growth in air cargo underscores the vital role of aviation logistics in supporting global supply chains, enabling faster movement of critical goods, strengthening cross-border trade, and improving supply chain resilience as demand continues into the second half of 2026.
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