Intra-Asia Air Cargo Surges as Carriers Divert Capacity from Weaker Middle East Market
Air freight carriers are strategically shifting capacity away from underperforming Middle East-to-Europe routes due to weak demand. This aircraft redeployment is causing a surge in capacity and activity on intra-Asia lanes. Consequently, air cargo rates within Asia are soaring, especially on routes from China to Southeast Asia. The trend is largely fueled by the region's booming e-commerce market, which is making these routes significantly more profitable for operators.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/intra-asia-lanes-gain-capacity-and-rates-soar-as-middle-eats-loses-out/
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