The attacks on Iran by US and Israeli forces and the responses from Teheran have had an immediate and profound impact on airfreight flows.
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That has led to a 22% reduction in global air cargo capacity, according to data from aviation and logistics consulting firm Aevean.
An estimated 12–13% of global air freight capacity has been affected by reduced Gulf operations and closed airspace.
Conflict in the Middle East has put a stop to flights in and out of the region, with major operators declaring that air cargo operations are currently disrupted.
Airlines providing cargo services to the Middle East are gradually restarting limited operations and providing further clarity on their plans following the outbreak of fighting...
Air cargo demand continued its busy start to the year in February, while the Middle East crisis could triple airfreight rates on affected lanes if the conflict continues.
E-commerce faced a rocky regulatory road in 2025, but IATA believes there is still scope for the vertical to drive air cargo demand growth.
Geopolitics has moved decisively from the margins of corporate risk planning to its centre.
Ocean and air cargo carriers have deployed temporary suspensions for various Middle East-connected services in response to an ongoing military conflict between Iran and the...
total worldwide tonnages dropped by -16% in week 8 (16 to 22 February) after falling by -5% the previous week
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