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Air Freight Rates Hold Firm as Capacity Gains Fail to Cool Market

Global air freight rates remain elevated despite a 4% month-on-month increase in freighter capacity. Supply gains are being absorbed by underlying demand strength rather than triggering a pricing correction. Carriers, forwarders, and shippers are navigating a fundamentally altered landscape shaped by the Iran conflict, persistent fuel cost pressures, and sustained demand from the technology sector. Capacity utilization remains tight across major trade lanes as logistics providers focus on efficiency gains ahead of peak season.