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On the part of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Marie Owens Thomsen stated that AI-related cargo transport has driven the trans-Pacific air cargo market to achieve double-digit growth once again. According to a report by Yicai on October 30, 2026, IATA data shows that in September, global air cargo demand grew 7.7% year-on-year, while capacity grew only 2.7%; North American airlines led in demand, with year-on-year growth of 11.8%, while capacity grew only 0.8%. The same report also mentioned that aviation fuel prices have more than doubled compared with a year ago, cargo yields have failed to rise in tandem, and profitability has become more difficult. Currently, there are no subsequent factual developments in this event.
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IATA: AI-related cargo drives double-digit growth in trans-Pacific air cargo market in September
IATA data shows that in September, global air cargo demand grew 7.7% year-on-year, while capacity grew only 2.7%. AI-related cargo shipments pushed the trans-Pacific market to achieve double-digit growth once again. North American airlines led in demand, with year-on-year growth of 11.8%, while capacity grew only 0.8%. Aviation fuel prices have more than doubled compared with a year ago, and cargo yields have failed to rise in tandem, making profitability more difficult.