According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global air cargo demand, measured bongdaso ìno cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), registered a slight 0.1% decline bongdaso ìno February 2025 compared to the same period bongdaso ìno 2024. International operations, however, showed a modest increase of 0.4%. This marks the first year-on-year contraction bongdaso ìno air cargo demand since mid-2023.
Meanwhile,available cargo capacity, measured bongdaso ìnoavailable cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), decreased by 0.4%compared to February 2024, with international capacity rising1.1% year-on-year.
Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, commented:
“February saw a small contraction bongdaso ìno air cargo demand—the first year-on-year decline since mid-2023. This is largely attributable to the unique circumstances of February 2024, which was not only a leap year but also benefited from heightened demand due to the Chinese New Year, disruptions bongdaso ìno sea lanes, and a surge bongdaso ìno e-commerce activity. However, the growing strain of trade tensions is a significant concern. With equity markets already reflecting anxiety, we urge governments to prioritize dialogue over tariffs to avoid broader economic disruptions.”
Regional Performance Overview – February 2025
Asia-Pacific carriersreported a5.1% year-on-year increasebongdaso ìno air cargo demand, with capacity expanding by2.7%.
North American carriersexperienced a0.4% declinebongdaso ìno demand, accompanied by a3.5% reductionbongdaso ìno capacity.
European airlinesposted a0.1% decreasebongdaso ìno demand and a0.2% dropbongdaso ìno capacity, signaling stable but subdued performance.
Middle Eastern carriersrecorded thesharpest decline, with demand falling11.9% year-on-yearand capacity down4%.
Latin American airlinesled global performance, registering a6% year-on-year increasebongdaso ìno demand, supported by a7.6% risebongdaso ìno capacity.
African carriersreported a5.7% declinebongdaso ìno air cargo demand, while capacity contracted0.6%.
Performance by Major Trade Lanes
The Trans-Pacific route remained the busiest air cargo corridor bongdaso ìno February. Significant activity was also noted across key trade lanes:
Intra-Asia traffic experienced 9% growth, making it the fifth busiest lane and extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive months.
Europe–Asia traffic grew 4.7%, marking 24 consecutive months of expansion.
Asia–North America routes reported marginal growth, maintaining a 16-month growth streak.
bongdaso ìno contrast, Middle East–Asia and Europe–Middle East routes experienced demand declines, reflecting regional challenges.
Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/air-cargo-demand-declines-slightly-bongdaso ìno-february-1354875
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