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Global air cargo growth slows on China – Europe e-commerce downturn

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13 August 2026

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Logistics Tech

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Europe

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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.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 13 Aug 2026

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