AI and data centre boom still driving increased global airfreight traffic
· Source: theloadstar.com
In short
Japanese airfreight exports are forecast to increase by 11.9% in fiscal year 2026, driven mainly by semiconductor-related cargo as investment in AI and data centres accelerates. The surge in data centre investment is reshaping global air cargo flows, with Asia being the strongest export market and new trade flows potentially benefiting road and air carriers.
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Tags: airfreight, data centres, semiconductors, supply chain, AI, logistics