Global air cargo demand dips in February, first drop since 2023: IATA

Global air cargo demand dipped 0.1 per cent YoY in February 2025, marking the first decline since mid-2023, despite a 0.4 per cent rise in international demand. Capacity fell 0.4 per cent, while international capacity grew 1.1 per cent. Asia-Pacific and Latin America saw demand rise, while the Middle East recorded the sharpest drop. Inflation concerns persisted, and trade lane performance was mixed.

Apr 4, 2025 - 04:14
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Global air cargo demand dips in February, first drop since 2023: IATA
Global air cargo demand dipped 0.1 per cent YoY in February 2025, marking the first decline since mid-2023, despite a 0.4 per cent rise in international demand. Capacity fell 0.4 per cent, while international capacity grew 1.1 per cent. Asia-Pacific and Latin America saw demand rise, while the Middle East recorded the sharpest drop. Inflation concerns persisted, and trade lane performance was mixed.