In August 2025, global air cargo demand rose by 4.1% year-on-year, with international operations seeing a stronger 5.1% increase. This growth marked six consecutive months of expansion, despite a slight slowdown from July. Capacity expanded by 3.7%, and the cargo load factor improved to 44.2%. Africa led demand growth at 11%, while North America experienced a decline of 2.1%. Trade tensions influenced shifts in cargo routes, with notable increases in Europe to Asia and within Asia. Overall, the air cargo sector demonstrated resilience against trade uncertainties, maintaining growth momentum as it approached the year’s end.

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