Global air freight rates decreased by 1.2% due to varying trends across different regions.

Global air freight rates decreased by 1.2% in the week ending October 13, 2025, with a 4.1% year-on-year decline in the Baltic Air Freight Index. The drop was primarily attributed to lower rates from Asia, despite price increases from Hong Kong, Europe, and North America post-Golden Week. Rates from China to Europe and North Asia to countries like Australia and India fell, while routes to the US rose due to trade tensions. New routes are being established across Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America, enhancing global air cargo connectivity.