Air freight is gearing up for the busy season, as demand exceeds available capacity.

As the air freight market approaches its peak season, rates are rising sharply, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, where demand surpasses capacity. Thomas Kempf of Flexport reported a significant demand increase, with rates climbing around 2% bi-weekly. He noted that regions like South Asia and the Middle East are also contributing to this trend. The China-US route faces a supply-demand imbalance exacerbated by the e-commerce surge. To navigate this evolving landscape, shippers should remain flexible, explore alternative transport routes, and consider smaller shipment sizes to secure capacity and reduce delays.