Asia-Pacific Cargo Growth Lifts Global Air Freight Volumes
Global air cargo chargeable weight rose 2% in the week of October 12–18, 2026, as Asia-Pacific shipments increased.
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Global air cargo chargeable weight increased 2% in the week of October 12–18, 2026, with Asia-Pacific origins recording a 9% gain. All other origin regions recorded declines.
Key details
- Global air cargo rates rose 4% in U.S. dollar terms for the week.
- Capacity increased 2% in the third week of October, after declining 1% in each of the two preceding weeks.
- Asia-Pacific shipments to the United States rose 10%, while shipments to Europe increased 13%.
- North American chargeable weight fell 5%, the largest regional decline reported.
- Average global rates were nearly 30% higher than in the same period a year earlier. Asia-Pacific rates to the United States were 41% higher year on year, while rates to Europe rose 25%.
Asia-Pacific shipments to Europe rose 13% week on week.
Why it matters
The increase in Asia-Pacific cargo volumes coincided with higher shipments to both the United States and Europe. For air cargo operators serving those trade lanes, the figures point to growth in regional demand alongside higher reported rates.
What happens next
No further timeline for cargo volume or rate changes was announced.
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