18/07/2025
Air Freight on the Rise in Q2 2025 ✈️📦
After a quiet start to the year, global air freight is gaining momentum. According to IATA, volumes grew by 5.6% in April compared to the same time last year. It marks the fifth month in a row with year-over-year growth.
What’s behind the trend? A mix of reduced ocean freight capacity, increased demand from e-commerce, and a stronger global economy. Key industries like electronics, pharma and automotive are relying more heavily on air transport to meet tighter delivery deadlines.
📌 What this means for logistics
• Capacity is still tight in certain regions
• Air freight offers reliability during ocean disruptions
• A flexible transport strategy remains crucial in 2025
For logistics professionals, staying alert to these shifts is essential. Especially where time-sensitive delivery matters.
Sources:
• IATA Air Cargo Market Analysis – April 2025
• FreightWaves: “Air cargo volume shows steady growth in spring 2025”
• Journal of Commerce: “Shippers turn to airfreight amid supply chain uncertainty” (June 2025)