The expansion of freighter capacity is moving away from the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts.

Recent data from Rotate reveals that freighter capacity is growing swiftly at airports outside the Middle East, notably in Central Asia and Europe, influenced by adjustments in cargo networks due to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Current figures indicate Istanbul, Baku, and Muscat are among the top 10 airports for outbound freighter capacity growth. While established hubs like Shanghai Pudong and Leipzig continue to play crucial roles in global freight distribution, the situation reflects a dual dynamic of rapid shifts at sensitive transit points and sustained growth at legacy hubs, potentially indicating long-term changes in freight movement.