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Putzger perspective: Frothy skies for AI air cargo volumes?

Published

5 August 2026

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opportunities

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AI & ML

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The EU's customs duty on low-value parcels caused a drop in e-commerce air cargo volumes, but AI-related airfreight is surging, particularly US high-tech imports rising 70% in Q1 2026, driving airfreight growth despite capacity constraints and volatile trade.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

AI equipment shipments are creating a surge in airfreight demand that will not ease soon. You should target supply chain gaps now or risk losing business to established freight operators benefiting from high rates and constrained capacity.

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