AIR CARGO DEMAND SHOWS GROWTH IN JULY
On 29 August, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its latest market data, reporting continued growth in global air cargo demand for July 2025.
Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 5.5% year-on-year, with international operations growing by 6%. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs), rose by 3.9% compared to July 2024, and by 4.5% for international services.
European carriers recorded a 4.1% increase in demand compared with the same month last year, with capacity up by 4%. Air cargo demand between Europe and other world regions grew significantly across all major trade corridors, with the exception of the Middle East–Europe Lane.
Mr Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, reported that the expiry of US de minimis exemptions on small shipments contributed to a sharp decline in e-commerce flows. Nonetheless, the Europe–Asia trade lane, which accounts for around one-fifth of global air cargo, marked its 29th consecutive month of expansion, with a 13.5% year-on-year increase in July.
Source: IATA