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Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global air cargo demand rose 6% in August 2026 year-on-year, maintaining high spot freight rates 24% above last year, despite easing from earlier peaks. The EU removal of the de minimis threshold caused a short-term dip in low-value e-commerce shipments from China to Europe, but overall air cargo market growth remains strong with supply-demand dynamics driving rates over fuel costs.
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You face a market where Europe’s new customs rules briefly depress China-Europe ecommerce air freight but overall demand keeps prices high. Adjust your pricing or contracts quickly to handle this short-term rate pressure and shifting customer costs.
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