DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) has indicated that the airfreight market continues to experience significant pressure, despite an observed increase in capacity. According to DGF's recent Air & Ocean Lens newsletter, the rate of capacity growth is not adequate to ease the current market tightness. This situation is primarily fueled by sustained high demand for air cargo services, particularly from the Asia Pacific region, driven by technology and e-commerce exports.
For freight forwarders and shippers, this implies that securing airfreight space, especially on key trade lanes out of Asia, may remain challenging. Elevated air cargo rates are likely to persist as demand continues to outstrip available capacity. Operational managers should anticipate potential delays and continue to explore diverse routing options or consider alternative modes where feasible, although air remains critical for time-sensitive and high-value goods.
