Worldwide air cargo demand and pricing have stayed strong throughout August, with tonnages up +10%, year on year (YoY), and rates +12% above last year’s levels, according to the latest figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data.
August’s YoY comparison figures are similar to those in July 2024, when chargeable weight was up +13%, YoY, and rates showed a +10% YoY improvement. Compared with July, total flown chargeable weight dipped slightly in August, by -2%, but average yields edged up by a further +1%, to US $2.49 per kilo – based on a full-market average of spot rates and contract rates.
