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With our strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, the U-Freight Group notes that the industry consultant Rotate thinks that air cargo demand growth is expected to slow in 2026 after a record run, but sees reasons for optimism, stating that whilst improved reliability in ocean shipping would shift volumes back from air.

Longer term, Rotate expects air cargo to grow about three per cent annually in line with GDP, with South Asia and Southeast Asia outperforming.

Capacity is forecast to rise 6-7 per cent in 2026 as more widebody passenger and freighter aircraft enter service.\u00a0

Read more here: https:\/\/www.aircargonews.net\/supply-chains\/rotate-reasons-to-be-optimistic-for-air-cargo-in-2026\/1080895.article<\/a>

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With our strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, the U-Freight Group notes that the industry consultant Rotate thinks that air cargo demand growth is expected to slow in 2026 after a record run, but sees reasons for optimism, stating that whilst improved reliability in ocean shipping would shift volumes back from air. 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