Air Cargo Demand Up 6% Narrows Your Recovery Options

Global air cargo demand rose 6 per cent year on year in August 2026 on Xeneta data. Less slack in the market makes air freight more expensive exactly when it is needed to recover a late inbound shipment, and the figure is global demand rather than a rate on any single lane.
Air Cargo Rates From China to Europe Have Surged 75%

Ongoing Middle East airspace closures have pushed rates to approximately $4.80 per kg, up from roughly $2.75 in Q4 2025. For brands restocking EU inventory by air, the economics have shifted materially.