Global air cargo records double digit growth of 24% in August:Xeneta

The global air cargo market double-digit demand growth continued in August with average spot rates showing their largest year-on-year growth of +24%, according to the latest weekly analysis by Xeneta.

Global average air cargo spot rates of USD 2.68 per kg in August were boosted by continuing supply and demand imbalance. August’s global cargo supply grew at its slowest ratio in 2024 to-date at 2% year-on-year, while global cargo demand continued its double-digit growth, rising +11%. The increase was further supported by ocean-to-air shift due to Red Sea disruptions and e-commerce demand.