News / Demand for transpac airfreight capacity returning – but 'it's not ecommerce-driven'

20/05/2025

Around half of the lost air cargo capacity on the transpacific has returned in the wake of the US-China trade deal, but it’s likely not for ecommerce.

According to Cirrus Global Advisors (CGA), half the transpacific flights removed after the 2 May de minimis exemption ...

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