Middle East And South Asia

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global air cargo rebounds as Middle East capacity stays under pressure

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

Worldwide air cargo tonnages rebounded in mid-September after the usual annual dip around the US and Canadian Labour Day holiday, with chargeable weight rising for a fourth consecutive week. However volumes from the Middle East and South Asia fell 4%, while Africa also recorded a 4% decline.