The limitations on air cargo capacity are expected to continue until 2030.

Boeing and Airbus are facing significant manufacturing delays that are impacting air cargo capacity, with forecasts suggesting the situation won't improve before 2030. Executives from Flexport and Atlas Air Worldwide highlighted a backlog of over 17,000 aircraft orders and a production shortfall that will affect the market for years. The conversion of passenger planes to freighters is also stagnating, further straining capacity. Airlines are incurring over $11 billion in costs due to these disruptions, while shippers are advised to adopt strategic planning to navigate the challenges ahead.