A closer look at how the Iran conflict is disrupting the global ocean freight and air cargo supply chains, beyond oil (AP Photo)

Middle Eastern carriers have a 20 percent capacity share in India's international air cargo market, according to air cargo consultancy firm Rotate.

China-Europe cargo flights face longer routes and higher fuel costs after Middle East airspace closures, the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics says Air freight costs for China-reliant shippers may rise by up to 30 per cent due to the suspension of Middle East air routes triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran,

IATA: global air cargo demand rose by 5.6 per cent/year in January 2026, and international traffic increased by 7.2 per cent.

Dimerco’s March report signals uneven air recovery, persistent ocean softness, and renewed sourcing volatility. Tariff

Europe's top court on Thursday rejected Air France KLM , British Airways and almost all of their peers in their fight against fines totalling 776 million euros levied by EU antitrust regulators nine years ago for taking part in an air cargo cartel.

They will oversee cargo sales, marketing, customer engagement and operational coordination for TAP Air Portugal in India.