Airfreight Shows Divergent Regional Demand Patterns

A CH Robinson report finds February airfreight split between predictable, calendar-driven tightness in Asia around the February 17 Lunar New Year and structural, long-term growth in South America and South Asia. It notes South America shifting toward bidirectional trade with new long‑haul freighters and perishables strength, while India’s air-first demand (electronics, pharmaceuticals) rose—India exports to China grew 33% April–November 2025—keeping persistent capacity pressure.