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Mideast airfreight volumes down 6pc amid global cargo slowdown

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Global airfreight volumes declined in the first full week of August after a mild rally the previous week, with chargeable weight sinking from all origins, said a report. The Middle East was among the weakest-performing markets, along with South Asia, with volumes down 6pc in the first full week of August.