Dimerco: Air cargo in the Asia-Pacific region increases as shippers hurry to meet tariff deadlines.

Air freight activity is surging in the Asia Pacific region this November as exporters rush to ship goods ahead of the US-China tariff pause ending on November 12. Factors such as high-tech product launches, e-commerce promotions, and a shortage of aluminum coils in the U.S. are fueling demand. This shift from sea to air freight is straining capacity, particularly on routes from China and Hong Kong to the U.S. West Coast. Additionally, the technology sector, festive exports, and rising fuel costs are influencing air freight dynamics across Northeast and Southeast Asia, with airlines adapting to increased demand.