Global air cargo demand rises by 4%; Asia emerges as the top growth driver, Middle East conflict causes capacity decline
मुख्य बातें
- •आईएटीए की अप्रैल 2026 रिपोर्ट के अनुसार वैश्विक एयर कार्गो मांग में 4% की वृद्धि हुई।
- •अंतरराष्ट्रीय कार्गो कारोबार में भी 4% की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई।
- •एशिया-प्रशांत क्षेत्र में एयरलाइनों की क्षमता में 10.5% की वृद्धि हुई।
- •मध्य पूर्व में चल रहे संघर्ष के कारण एयर कार्गो क्षमता में 18.2% की गिरावट आई।
According to the latest report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in April 2026, global air cargo demand has seen a notable increase. The report states that air cargo demand in April 2026 grew by 4% compared to the same period last year. Similarly, international cargo traffic also recorded a 4% rise. However, while total cargo-carrying capacity saw a slight decline of 0.4%, strong activity on Asian trade routes provided support to the sector.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh noted that trade routes connected to Asia have kept air cargo business robust. He highlighted significant growth, particularly on the Asia-Europe and Africa-Asia routes. Intra-Asia trade also showed strong momentum. According to the report, airlines in the Asia-Pacific region saw a 10.5% increase, while Europe and North America recorded growths of 6% and 5%, respectively. African airlines also experienced a 7.7% rise.
