Demand still outpacing capacity as AI traffic bolsters air cargo market
The Loadstar · Jul 30, 2026
Global air cargo demand strengthened again last month, as Middle Eastern hub operations began recovering from the recent geopolitical disruption – although capacity growth continued to lag demand, reinforcing a tighter market and preserving pricing power for airlines. According to the latest IATA data, industry-wide cargo tonne km (CTK) rose 8.5% year on year in June, while international cargo traffic increased 9.6%. North American carriers led the growth overall, but the ...
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