Air Freight at a Crossroads: Adapting to Volatility in Global Trade 

Air freight is under pressure. Global air cargo demand grows +6% in May, but sentiment drives first rates decline in a year.

E-commerce flows are readjusting due to changes in US de minimis rules, while shippers are frontloading ahead of tariff deadlines. However, volumes may soon taper off as these deadlines pass. Trade policies can shift overnight, and supply chains must adapt in real time,  volatility is rewriting the rules of global logistics.

Join our experts Niall van de Wouw, Chief Airfreight Officer, and Wenwen Zhang, Lead Airfreight Development and Analyses, along with guest Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, as they unpack the global trends shaping air cargo in mid-2025. 

What you'll learn: 

• The market forces driving current air freight volatility including tariffs, frontloading, and capacity shifts 

• How de minimis policy changes are impacting e-commerce and global air cargo market 

• Where geopolitical tensions are influencing air cargo growth and trade lane stability 

• Practical strategies for integrating air freight into your overall supply chain 

• Live Q&A to address your specific challenges with direct input from industry experts 

Whether you rely on air, ocean, or both, this 40-minute session will help you respond more effectively to ongoing market disruptions. 

When: 3rd July 2025, 16:00 CET / 10:00 EST