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✈️🌍 Air Freight Market Update – Strong Demand Meets Tight Capacity Global air cargo markets continue to expand despite ongoing disruptions and cost pressures. 📈 Demand remains resilient. Global air cargo volumes rose 5% YoY in April 2026 and are up 4% YTD, supported by strong trade activity and robust demand from Asia, particularly linked to e‑commerce, semiconductors, and data center equipment. 📦 Capacity growth stays constrained. Global capacity increased modestly by 2% YoY, with growth primarily driven by Asia, while carriers remain cautious on expansion due to high operating and fuel costs and continued network disruptions. 🌏 Regional dynamics remain uneven. Asia continues to lead demand growth, while Europe and North America remain relatively stable, although geopolitical tensions are disrupting key corridors and impacting transit times and operational efficiency. ⛽ Rates remain elevated under cost pressure. Global spot rates remain stable but structurally high, supported by elevated fuel costs, ongoing supply chain constraints, and cautious carrier capacity strategies. ⚠️ Geopolitical and supply chain challenges persist. Airspace disruptions, regulatory developments, and aircraft delivery delays continue to shape market volatility and impact both capacity availability and cost structures. Discover the full Air Freight Market Update: https://okt.to/Vay036 #DHLGlobalForwarding #AirFreight #SupplyChain #MarketOutlook #LogisticsInsights