When will air freight normalize after ceasefire?

Not soon—fuel prices need months to settle, networks quarters to stabilize.

How is Middle East conflict hitting air freight rates?

Reroutes and fuel spikes doubled some lanes; capacity down 15-20% effectively.

Nominal up 9%, but longer routes make it feel tighter—volatility reigns.

Air freight's nowhere near normal. Ceasefire or not, sky-high fuel and rerouted networks keep rates surging and capacity strained.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

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Air freight lost 6% expected growth from disruptions; normalization far off. 𝕏
Fuel costs up 160% in Asia drive rates, not demand—perishables hit hardest. 𝕏
Networks shift to Asia-Europe; expect prolonged volatility like 1973 oil crisis. 𝕏

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Originally reported by The Loadstar