Global air cargo demand rises 8.5% in June
Global air cargo demand grew by 8.5% in June 2026, driven largely by the transport of AI and semiconductor components. While North American and Asian routes saw significant growth, traffic involving the Middle East declined.
Why it matters
The data underscores the critical role of the semiconductor and AI hardware supply chain in driving global logistics performance.
Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026, according to IATA. International demand rose by 9.6%.
The article relies on industry data from IATA and provides a neutral analysis of market trends.
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