The transpacific route is the busiest for widebody freighters, but significant disruptions occurred in May 2025 when U.S. customs regulations changed, leading to a 40% drop in freighter capacity from Asia to North America. This resulted in around 60 freighters being underutilized as e-commerce demand declined. Airlines are now flying less and strategizing for recovery, with a 22% rebound in freighter usage by mid-May. While some e-commerce cargo is shifting to ocean freight, experts predict a temporary surge in air cargo demand as businesses rush to ship before tariff changes. Overall, the trade landscape remains uncertain.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/how-is-air-freight-weathering-the-postde-minimis-storm-1355450