Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Growth Lifts Rates on US Trade
WorldACD reported higher cargo volumes and rates on Asia-Pacific routes, with US-bound shipments leading the weekly gains.
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WorldACD reported that Asia-Pacific air cargo volumes to the United States rose 10% week on week, while shipments to Europe increased 13%. Hong Kong–US and mainland China–US traffic recorded larger gains.
Key details
- Hong Kong–US volumes rose 27% week on week; mainland China–US volumes increased 18%.
- Asia-Pacific cargo volumes to the United States stood 14% above the year-earlier level.
- Rates on the Asia-Pacific–US trade climbed 6% week on week and 41% year on year.
- WorldACD recorded a 2% week-on-week increase in global chargeable weight and available capacity for October 12–18, 2026.
Hong Kong–US air cargo volumes rose 27% week on week.
Why it matters
The growth on US-bound routes points to stronger cargo activity between Asia-Pacific origins and the United States. For cargo operators and shippers, those figures provide a current measure of demand and pricing on a major international trade lane.
What happens next
The approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas periods will bring the next seasonal test for air cargo demand. Which Asia-Pacific route will post the strongest gains in the weeks ahead?
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