Air cargo's empty half: The problem more freighters can't fix

The air cargo industry faces a persistent 'backhaul problem' where return flights often carry much less cargo, causing cost imbalances that affect pricing. Regional and commodity-specific imbalances vary widely, influenced by factors like semiconductor demand, regulatory changes in parcel flows, and rising jet fuel costs due to geopolitical tensions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.