Asia-North America Air Cargo Demand Surges 20% in May
Air cargo demand between Asia and North America grew by nearly 20% in May, marking four consecutive months of expansion. Industry experts attribute this growth to resilient manufacturing and e-commerce flows despite previous trade policy adjustments.
Why it matters
This surge indicates a robust recovery in global supply chains and provides a positive outlook for international trade and manufacturing sectors.
While demand for air freight moving between Asia and North America surged nearly 20 percent in May, aided by weaker year-ago volumes amid changes to U.S. trade policy, it also marked the fourth consecutive month of expansion on the key trans-Pacific trade lane, suggesting demand has remained resilient beyond a one-month rebound.
The report relies on industry data from IATA and provides a factual overview of trade trends.
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