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Global air cargo growth slows on China – Europe e-commerce downturn
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Air cargo shipments from China to Europe declined in July due to a new EU customs duty on cheap imports and reduced freighter capacity, slowing global air cargo growth. However, strong demand for AI-related technology shipments globally helped offset some of the impact.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 13 Aug 2026.
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You face tighter trade conditions between China and Europe thanks to new EU import duties slowing parcel flows. This shift puts a premium on diversifying routes or customers beyond China-Europe e-commerce parcels.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 13 Aug 2026
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