Asia-Europe Air Freighter Capacity Climbs Following EU Import Rule Changes
Dedicated freighter capacity on Asia Pacific to Europe lanes has increased significantly despite falling Chinese e-commerce volumes.
Dedicated freighter capacity operating on routes from the Asia Pacific to Europe has experienced a sharp increase in the wake of the European Union introducing updated rules for low-value imports. The influx of freight space comes alongside a pronounced drop in Chinese e-commerce cargo directed into the European market.
Market data provided by Rotate shows that dedicated freighter capacity across the Asia Pacific to Europe trade lane was 18 percent higher during the week of 17 to 23 August compared to the week of 22 to 28 June.
The late-June timeframe represented the final full operational week before the European Union enacted its new import measures on 1 July, serving as the benchmark prior to the regulatory transition.
Despite the reduction in outbound Chinese e-commerce shipments following the customs policy changes, air cargo operators have maintained elevated levels of freighter tonnage across the intercontinental corridor.
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