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Air Cargo Volatility Persists as African Routes Expand

Geopolitical tensions continue to create unpredictable swings in the air freight market, industry analysts said. Middle Eastern conflicts are affecting shipper confidence and carrier planning across major trade corridors. Demand for high-tech cargo is supporting growth on the Transpacific route, where it continues to outpace other regions. In Africa, TAAG Angola Airlines launched a new freighter service linking Luanda and Lusaka, marking the carrier's push to capture greater market share in the continent's air cargo sector. The inaugural flight between Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport reflects growing investment in regional logistics infrastructure. Capacity constraints continue to support rate stability across most markets despite broader economic uncertainty.